Law Clerk, Family Law – 3+ years

Role Overview

• Meeting with clients to review and sign legal documents
• Conducting conflict searches and assisting with file opening and intake
• Organizing, maintaining, and updating physical and electronic client files
• Tracking, organizing, and managing ongoing client financial and legal disclosure
• Preparing and updating Continuing Records and Endorsement Records
• Drafting professional correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties
• Drafting, reviewing, and finalizing Financial Statements with supporting documentation
• Preparing Net Family Property Statements and Comparative Net Family Property analyses
• Reviewing and analyzing financial documentation, including tax returns and bank statements
• Calculating child support, spousal support, and special or extraordinary expenses
• Drafting affidavits in support of custody and access claims
• Preparing Case Conference, Settlement Conference, and Trial Scheduling Endorsement Forms
• Drafting conference briefs, mediation briefs, and related pleadings
• Drafting summonses to witnesses and coordinating witness communication
• Preparing Bills of Costs
• Compiling trial records, trial books, and Books of Authorities
• Organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and assisting with trial preparation
• Preparing trial notes and litigation materials as required
• Serving and filing documents in accordance with court rules and deadlines
• Managing filing systems, deadline tracking and scheduling as needed
• Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Family Law Rules and court procedures

Requirements

• At least three (3) years of experience as a Law Clerk
• Experience in Family Law is strongly preferred
• A keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• A strong work ethic
• The ability to work effectively on a team and individually
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with technology and working in a hybrid environment
• Experience with ACL, DivorceMate and Document Management Systems is an asset

Benefits

• Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
• LTD insurance
• Life insurance
• Parking/Transit reimbursement
• RRSP matching program
• Eligibility for salary adjustments and/or performance-based incentive bonuses
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program