Ricketts Harris LLP is a full-service law firm seeking an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant / Law Clerk to join our exceptional team.

Our family law lawyers are leaders in their field and work on a wide range of interesting and complex matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who is looking to expand their skills, take ownership of files, and play an integral role in a busy and collaborative practice. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized and dependable, and approaches their work with professionalism, composure, and initiative.

We also offer a friendly, thoughtful work setting, a competitive salary and benefits package, and up to one work-from-home day per week as you will be working for the Head Lawyer of the Family Law Department.

Responsibilities

- Book client appointments and coordinate meetings, conferences, mediations, and court attendances;
- Prepare, organize, and assemble court briefs, motion records, financial disclosure briefs, and other court materials;
- Draft general correspondence; draft and prepare legal documents and court materials;
- Review, organize, and enter financial information into DivorceMate, with a strong understanding of financial disclosure requirements in family law matters;
- Compose, transcribe, format, and proofread documentation for grammar,



spelling, formatting, and content accuracy;
- Maintain electronic client files;
- Manage calendars, limitation periods, and tickler systems to ensure deadlines are met;
- Handle accounting-related tasks (experience with Acumin Legal Accounting is considered an asset);
- Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

- 5+ years' experience working in Family Law within a law firm;
- Successful completion of a Legal Assistant and/or Law Clerk program;
- University degree is considered an asset;
- Thorough knowledge of the Family Law Rules and family court procedures;
- Experience preparing court materials and working with financial disclosure, including financial statements and supporting documentation;
- Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft 365, Nuance PDF/Adobe, Excel, Philips SpeechExec Pro Dictate, JSO, OCPP, Case Center and DivorceMate;
- Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail;
- Ability to manage a high-volume practice, prioritize competing deadlines, and efficient under pressure;
- Familiarity with using Hyperlinks;
- A proactive, dependable, client-focused professional who takes initiative and enjoys working collaboratively.

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📌 Family Law Legal Assistant/Law Clerk (Toronto)
🏢 The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA)
📍 Toronto