Key Responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive clerical and file support to two Associate Lawyers, with potential support for a third.

- Assist with the management and administration of family law files.

- Prepare, organize, and maintain legal documentation and correspondence.

- Assist with drafting and formatting family law documents, pleadings, forms, and court materials.

- Coordinate filing deadlines, court dates, discoveries, meetings, and other key appointments.

- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties as required.

- Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical client files.

- Assist lawyers with document production, disclosure, and other file-related requirements.

- Monitor deadlines and ensure follow-ups are completed promptly.

- Support the lawyers in keeping files progressing efficiently from opening through resolution.





- Maintain approximately 50 billable hours per month.

Qualifications & Experience

- Previous experience working as a Family Law Clerk is strongly preferred.

- A solid understanding of family law procedures, terminology, and documentation.

- Ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines effectively.

- Strong organizational and time-management skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple lawyers.

- Professional, client-focused approach with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

📌 Family Law clerk (Newmarket)
🏢 Synectics
📍 Newmarket