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 significant 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