Family Law Clerk

The ideal candidate will have strong client management skills, analytical ability, communication and drafting skills, an entrepreneurial attitude, and a strong interest in technology and innovation.

Primary Duties

• Work closely with Family Law Lawyers, clerks, and administrative team
• Day-to-day management of assigned family law files
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, motions, conference briefs, financial statements, and net family property statements
• Draft correspondence and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties via phone, video, and email
• Compile complex financial and net family property statements, including review and analysis of corporate financials, business valuations, and farm properties
• Maintain daily task list for client files
• Docket time spent on files
• Use DivorceMate, Microsoft Office Suite, LEAP (or equivalent), and Adobe
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills / Knowledge / Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of Family Law experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to client service
• Relevant post-secondary education (University Degree or Law Clerk Diploma)
• Strong knowledge of DivorceMate, Microsoft Office, and Adobe
• Thorough understanding of Family Law rules, legal procedures, and statutes
• Highly organized with strong multitasking and prioritization skills