Family Law Clerk
ID: 7017
Job Description
Family Law Clerk
Our Client, a well-established and successful law firm is seeking a Family Law Clerk to join their Woodbridge office. Friendly and supportive, the team at this firm will make you feel welcome and included, allowing for a smooth transition. With an amazing work environment and interesting caseload your time in office will never leave you bored. The firm offers great benefits, competitive salary, perks and more! Apply now before it’s too late!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Lawyer with regular updates on the status of files;
- Keep in contact with clients on a regular basis, provide any developments on their file, answer questions as needed, etc.;
- Draft various correspondence to all parties including but not limited to letters to counsel, letters to courthouse, letter to process server, letter to third party professionals;
- Draft various memos regarding the process server including: file, issue and serve various pleadings with the courts;
- Drafting and preparing simple divorce applications, continuing record, leadings, correspondence, Affidavits, motion materials, minutes of settlement, domestic contracts, conference briefs, disclosure briefs, financial statements, net family property statements and related documents;
- Docket time in PC Law daily and maintain accurate billing records;
- Manage physical and electronic client files in accordance with firm policies and procedures;
- Meet with clients to sign various documents;
- Make various cheque requests to the Accounting Department;
- Schedule/Organize client meetings, counsel discussions, etc.;
- Book questioning/discoveries and other meetings;
- Draft various client correspondence;
- Assist in drafting Mediation memos;
- Assist in preparation for Trial;
- Photocopy, scan and bind documents as required;
- Research case law;
- Prepare and draft letters and court documents;
- Obtain testimonials from clients once the file has settled; and
- Assist Lawyer in any other requests as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Family Law Clerk;
- Law Clerk and/or Paralegal Diploma;
- Experience with DivorceMate and PCLaw;
- Knowledge of Family Law Rules and Practice Directions;
- Intermediate experience researching case law considered an asset; and
- Experience working in an office environment considered an asset.
To apply, please forward your resume to:
Zaheeda Merali – Manager, Law Clerk Division
