Junior Law Clerk / Receptionist / Intake Coordinator

Location: Midland, Innisfil, or Elmvale, Ontario Type: Full-time Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role

Chin & Orr Lawyers Professional Corporation is seeking a Junior Law Clerk / Receptionist / Intake Coordinator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, organized, and client-focused individual who is interested in building a career in a supportive legal environment.

The successful candidate will assist with front-desk reception, client intake, file administration, and general law clerk support.

Experience in family law is considered an asset, but we are also open to candidates who are eager to learn and grow into the role.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for clients, prospective clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and third-party service providers

Answer phones, manage emails, schedule appointments, and direct inquiries appropriately

Assist with client intake, including gathering preliminary information, opening files, and coordinating follow-ups

Provide junior law clerk and administrative support to lawyers and senior staff

Draft, format, organize, and finalize correspondence, court forms, and other legal documents under supervision

Assist with filing, service, and document management, including use of Ontario court systems and portals where applicable

Help organize financial disclosure, client records, briefs, tabs, exhibits, and other file materials

Maintain diarized deadlines, court dates, client follow-ups, and other important dates

Coordinate meetings, court appearances, conferences, mediations, and other appointments

Support file opening and closing, billing-related administration, and general office organization

Communicate professionally,



sensitively, and confidentially with clients and other parties

Perform other administrative and clerical duties as required

Qualifications & Experience

Previous experience in a law office, reception, intake, legal assistant, law clerk, or administrative role is preferred

Experience in family law is a strong asset, but not required

Law Clerk, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or related diploma is an asset; equivalent practical experience will be considered

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Excellent attention to detail, proofreading, and document formatting skills

Professional, client-focused communication skills and sound judgment

Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel

Experience with practice management or family law software, such as Divorcemate, LEAP, Cosmolex, or similar platforms, is an asset

Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow within the firm

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience

Supportive team workplace

Training and mentorship

Opportunity for career growth within the firm

Exposure to family law and general legal practice

Benefits package

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to: [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accessibility

Chin & Orr Lawyers Professional Corporation is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please advise us if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

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