The Firm is looking for an additional Law Clerk/Legal Assistant with Family Law experience to join our team and to provide administrative and clerking support. Individuals applying for this position must be self-starters with common sense and good judgment. The successful candidate must demonstrate professionalism and the ability to communicate confidentially. Superb drafting skills, spelling, and grammar are required.
Salary: commensurate with experience.
Start date: immediately
Responsibilities and Duties
Primary Duties Include:
Drafting and preparing routine documents and correspondence
Drafting court documents and domestic agreements
Obtaining and compiling financial and other disclosure
Trial preparation (reviewing file, preparing witness list, ordering transcripts, preparing Exhibit Briefs, Briefs of Authorities, and other documents for Trial etc.)
Interviewing witnesses
Maintaining communication with clients, court offices, and other law firms
Assisting with mediation and ADR preparation
Schedule management
Managing and filing incoming emails/correspondence, calendar entries, scheduling meetings, client intake
Performing administrative duties including docketing, processing accounts, open and closing files, cheque requisitions, managing intake of client payments
Supporting other team members when needed
Other administrative tasks as required
Qualifications and Skills
Required Experience/Skills/Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of Family Law experience - previous experience supporting a busy lawyer preferred
Law Clerk Diploma
Superior organizational and multi-tasking abilities
Excellent technical skills (including Word / Outlook/Excel, Adobe, DivorceMate, and Westlaw)
Ability to use PCLaw (docketing and billing experience is essential)
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment under minimal supervision
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Bonus pay
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Experience:
Law Clerk or Legal Assistant: 3 years (required)
Language:
English (required)
Work Location: In person
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