Senior Family Law Clerk
Job Description
Senior Family Law Clerk
Our Client, a recognized, seven-sister Toronto law firm is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Family Law Clerk to join their office. The firm consists of some of the best legal professionals in the field, making it the best place for your expertise to shine! The firm knows how to value hard work, and offers a great benefits package, a warm and friendly working environment, and a competitive salary. In turn, your responsibilities would include handling legal documentation, drafting Affidavits and correspondence, and other related duties. Don’t miss out on your chance to join one of Toronto’s best!
Salary: Up to $120K
Key Responsibilities
- Meet with clients to sign various legal documents; draft and finalize Financial Statements with supporting documentation;
- Prepare Net Family Property Statements and Comparisons of Net Family Property Statements;
- Draft Affidavits in Support of Claim for Custody or Access;
- Calculate/Review financial information (tracking money, review tax returns and bank statements);
- Calculate support (child, special or extraordinary expenses, spousal);
- Organize and track client disclosure;
- Draft Trial Scheduling Endorsement Forms; draft Case Conference and Settlement Conference Briefs; draft Mediation Briefs;
- Compile trial records, Books of Authorities; compile evidence and prepare exhibits; prepare trial notes, trial book; summonses to witness, contact witnesses;
- Prepare Bills of Costs;
- Compiling and updating Continuing Records and Endorsement Records;
- Draft correspondence;
- File organization, electronic and paper filing;
- Conflict searches, opening new client files;
- Serving and filing documents.
- Extensive knowledge of DivorceMate is required for this position.
Qualifications
- 8+ years’ demonstrated work experience in Family Law.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work well independently and in a team
To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Law Clerk Division at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
