Key Responsibilities

- Independently manage a full caseload of family law matters, including high-conflict and litigation files, from intake through resolution.
- Handle complex, contested, and high-conflict matters involving divorce, separation, parenting arrangements, decision-making responsibility, parenting time, child and spousal support, property division, equalization, and related family law issues.
- Draft and prepare court documents, financial statements, briefs, and other family law materials with minimal supervision.
- Ensure that documents are properly formatted, executed, commissioned where required, and ready for filing or service.
- Review and organize financial disclosure and supporting documentation; identify gaps and follow up with clients directly.
- Manage court dates, filing deadlines, service requirements, and procedural obligations across multiple concurrent matters.
- Prepare hearing and conference materials, including document briefs, exhibits, and other supporting records.
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients regarding document requests, disclosure requirements, appointments, deadlines,



and procedural updates.
- Coordinate with court staff, opposing counsel, process servers, and other service providers as required.
- Prepare and file court documents through online filing platforms and coordinate service where required.
- Provide practical guidance, training, and day-to-day support to junior family law clerks and administrative staff.
- Record billable time accurately, consistently, and promptly in the firm’s practice management system.

Qualifications

- Minimum 2years to less than 3 years of experience as a family law clerk, preferably within the GTA.
- Law Clerk diploma or equivalent education is asset
- Strong working knowledge of Ontario family court rules, procedures, and filing requirements.
- Proficiency with DivorceMate, Clio Manage, and Microsoft 365 preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-conflict, high-volume files with minimal oversight.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Mature, skilled demeanor with sound judgment under pressure.

📌 Family Law Clerk (Mississauga)
🏢 First Nations Job
📍 Mississauga