Job Posting Family Law

Position: Law Clerk

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Family Law Clerk to join our small boutique family law practice.

Responsibilities:

- Draft legal documents, pleadings, financial statements, and correspondence.
- Monitor and manage litigation timelines, including limitation periods, court deadlines, and filing requirements
- Prepare draft correspondence, reports, and memoranda.
- Assist with billing and docketing by tracking time spent on matters and ensuring accurate records of services rendered
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.
- Maintain and organize client files.
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates.
- Provide administrative and clerical support to lawyers as required.
- Liaise with courts, tribunal staff, process servers, and opposing counsel regarding scheduling, filings, and case management
- Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, and procedural rules to support ongoing files and lawyer submissions

Qualifications:





- Previous experience as a Family Law Clerk.
- Law Clerk diploma or equivalent legal education.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario court procedures, Rules of Civil Procedure, and/or Family Law Rules.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software (Divorce Mate and PC Law)
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Employment Type: Full-time, in-person Compensation: Market-competitive salary, based on experience.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $39,432.63-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Family Law Clerk (Alliston)
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