Family Law Clerk – Growing Boutique Family Law Firm

Paul Cooper Family Law is looking for an experienced Family Law Clerk to join our growing team.

We are a busy boutique family law firm with a friendly, collaborative and passionate team. We are looking for someone who enjoys family law, takes pride in their work, and is comfortable managing files in a fast-paced but supportive setting.

What we’re looking for

- Minimum 2 years of family law clerk experience
- Family law experience is essential
- Strong knowledge of Ontario family court documents, procedures and filing requirements
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize competing tasks and work independently
- Comfortable communicating with clients, counsel, court staff and other professionals
- Professional, reliable and team-oriented

Typical responsibilities will include
- Preparing and assisting with family court documents, including Applications, Answers, Financial Statements, conference briefs, affidavits, motions, confirmations and related materials
- Preparing correspondence and routine client communications
- Managing court filing and service requirements
- Organizing and maintaining electronic client files
- Preparing and updating financial disclosure and document briefs
- Assisting lawyers with disclosure requests and productions
- Preparing draft domestic contracts, Minutes of Settlement, Orders and other family law documents




- Communicating with clients regarding outstanding information, disclosure and procedural matters
- Scheduling court appearances, conferences, meetings, questioning and other appointments
- Monitoring limitation periods, court deadlines and file management dates
- Assisting lawyers with hearing, motion and trial preparation
- General file management and administrative support associated with a busy family law practice

Compensation & Benefits Salary range of $60,000–$90,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

We also offer

- Extended health advantages

- Generous vacation entitlement
- Generous paid sick time
- A supportive and collegial working environment
- The opportunity to grow with an expanding family law practice

This is primarily an in-person position. We are, however, open to discussing a hybrid or partially remote arrangement with the right candidate based on experience and the needs of the firm. We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the team rather than simply fill a position. Our practice continues to grow, and there is significant opportunity for the right person to develop their role and responsibilities with the firm.

If you have solid family law experience and are interested in joining a close-knit team that takes its work seriously without taking itself too seriously, we would be happy to hear from you.

Please apply through LinkedIn with your résumé and a brief introduction.

📌 Family Law Clerk (North York)
🏢 Paul Cooper Family Law
📍 North York