Law Clerk/Legal Assistant — Family and Estate Law

Bickhram Litigation | Mississauga, Ontario

Bickhram Litigation is a Mississauga family and estate law firm seeking a detail-oriented Law Clerk/Legal Assistant to support our principal lawyer and assist with the day-to-day organization of client matters. This opportunity is well suited to someone with office experience who is interested in developing a career in a legal environment.

Working under the lawyer’s direction, you will help prepare and organize documents, maintain client files, track important dates, and communicate with clients and third parties. The successful candidate is professional, organized, discreet, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Key responsibilities

- Provide administrative and clerical support on family and estate law matters.
- Open and maintain client files in CosmoLex, keeping electronic records organized and up to date.
- Use DivorceMate to assist with family law file preparation and related calculations or forms, as directed by the lawyer.
- Draft, format, proofread, and edit correspondence, forms, legal records, and other documents under the lawyer’s instructions.
- Organize client-provided financial and supporting documents for lawyer review.
- Maintain calendars, appointments, deadlines, and follow-up reminders; promptly flag time-sensitive items.




- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other third parties to request information and coordinate next steps.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with care and discretion.
- Assist with general office administration, including phone and email correspondence, scanning, filing, and document management.

Qualifications and skills
- At least two years of experience in a law firm or similar office setting.
- A law clerk diploma or certificate is preferred; recent graduates with relevant administrative experience are encouraged to apply.
- Experience with CosmoLex and DivorceMate is an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Outlook.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain client confidentiality.
- A courteous, professional approach when interacting with clients and third parties.

The role is administrative and document-preparation support under the direction of the principal lawyer; it does not involve providing independent legal advice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $37,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant/Law Clerk - contract (Mississauga)
🏢 Bickhram Lititgation
📍 Mississauga