Original job description
Family Law Clerk – Growing Boutique Family Law Firm
Paul Cooper Family Law is looking for an experienced Family Law Clerk to join our growing team.
We are a busy boutique family law firm with a friendly, collaborative and passionate team. We are looking for someone who enjoys family law, takes pride in their work, and is comfortable managing files in a fast-paced but supportive environment.
What we’re looking for:
- Minimum 2 years of family law clerk experience
- Family law experience is essential
- Strong knowledge of Ontario family court documents, procedures and filing requirements
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize competing tasks and work independently
- Comfortable communicating with clients, counsel, court staff and other professionals
- Professional, reliable and team-oriented
Typical responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and assisting with family court documents, including Applications, Answers, Financial Statements, conference briefs, affidavits, motions, confirmations and related materials
- Preparing correspondence and routine client communications
- Managing court filing and service requirements
- Organizing and maintaining electronic client files
- Preparing and updating financial disclosure and document briefs
- Assisting lawyers with disclosure requests and productions
- Preparing draft domestic contracts, Minutes of Settlement, Orders and other family law documents
- Communicating with clients regarding outstanding information, disclosure and procedural matters
- Scheduling court appearances, conferences, meetings, questioning and other appointments
- Monitoring limitation periods, court deadlines and file management dates
- Assisting lawyers with hearing, motion and trial preparation
- General file management and administrative support associated with a busy family law practice
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range of $60,000–$90,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
We also offer:
- Extended health benefits
- Generous vacation entitlement
- Generous paid sick time
- A supportive and collegial working environment
- The opportunity to grow with an expanding family law practice
This is primarily an in-person position. We are, however, open to discussing a hybrid or partially remote arrangement with the right candidate based on experience and the needs of the firm.
We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the team rather than simply fill a position. Our practice continues to grow, and there is significant opportunity for the right person to develop their role and responsibilities with the firm.
If you have solid family law experience and are interested in joining a close-knit team that takes its work seriously without taking itself too seriously, we would be happy to hear from you.
Please apply through LinkedIn with your résumé and a brief introduction.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage family law court documents, correspondence, financial disclosure, client files, filings, and service requirements. Support lawyers with disclosure, scheduling, deadline monitoring, and preparation for hearings, motions, and trials.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least two years of family law clerk experience and strong knowledge of Ontario family court documents, procedures, and filing requirements. They should be organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and able to communicate professionally, manage competing deadlines, and work independently as part of a team.
Skills
- Family Law
- Court Document Preparation
- Court Filing and Service
- File Management
- Financial Disclosure
- Legal Drafting
- Client Communication
- Deadline Management
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Scheduling
- Hearing and Trial Preparation
- Administrative Support
Benefits
- Extended Health Benefits
- Generous Vacation Entitlement
- Paid Sick Time
- Supportive and Collegial Working Environment
- Opportunity for Professional Growth
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Family Law
- Ontario Family Court
- Applications
- Answers
- Financial Statements
- Conference Briefs
- Affidavits
- Motions
- Confirmations
- Court Filing
- Service Requirements
- Electronic Client Files
- Financial Disclosure
- Document Briefs
- Disclosure Requests
- Domestic Contracts
- Minutes of Settlement
- Court Orders
- Limitation Periods
- Court Deadlines
- Hearing Preparation
- Trial Preparation
- Client Communications
- File Management
