Family Law Legal Assistant
Job Description
Family Law Legal Assistant
Hybrid Remote
Our Client, a full-service, highly successful law firm, with offices across the province, is seeking a Family Law Legal Assistant to join their Toronto office. If you have a minimum five-years’ relevant experience and great interpersonal skills, we want to hear from you!
You would have the opportunity to work for two down-to-earth and extremely friendly associates, and gain training as a law clerk. If you are looking to improve your expertise and step up the career ladder, then this is the one for you! Apply now.
What You Will Be Offered: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Family Law experience
- Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma or Certification
- Proficiency in MS Office, Divorcemate, and docketing system
- Experience dealing with courts and clients
- Knowledge of Family Law Rules and Court filing processes
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and detail orientation skills
- Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
- Dependable and flexible team player
- Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills and outstanding interpersonal and client service skills
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and review correspondence, legal document, Affidavit of Documents, pleadings briefs, and disclosure briefs.
- Assist with trial and court preparations.
- Prepare financial statements.
- Transcribe letters, memos, and documents.
- Communicate with clients and opposing counsel in a professional manner.
- Schedule and maintain the law firm’s calendar.
- Prepare, maintain, and organize client files.
- Oversee administrative and reception duties, such as filing, faxing, scanning/photocopying, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina Ungar, Manager – Legal Support at sabrina@cartelinc.com
