Your New Company
Our client is a full service boutique Toronto law firm with a sophisticated litigation practice and a strong commitment to providing highly personalized client service.
The firm offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment where clerks work closely with lawyers and play an immeasurable role in keeping matters organized and progressing. They are currently looking for an experienced Family Law Clerk to join their growing family law team.
Your New Role
This is a rare vacancy with no billable target and unlimited upward mobility with a family law practice.
Working alongside a Legal Assistant, you will support two Partners on a broad range of litigation and matrimonial matters, taking significant responsibility for the day-to-day progression of the files, mentoring and training new and existing staff, and helping to build out the team as the practice continues to grow.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Drafting and revising court documents, including pleadings, affidavits, motion materials, minutes of settlement and financial statements
- Preparing and revising separation agreements
- Drafting correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, the courts and other external parties
- Preparing support payment and extraordinary-expense summaries
- Delegating tasks to the team's Legal Assistant, mentor and train
- Reviewing and summarizing productions and financial disclosure received from clients and opposing counsel
- Preparing comprehensive financial disclosure briefs
- Organizing materials for motions, hearings and trials
- Managing uncontested divorce matters from start to finish
- Liaising directly with clients, opposing counsel and court staff
- Managing calendars and diarizing deadlines relating to court appearances, mediation and alternative dispute resolution
- Filing and organizing court and client documentation
- Proactively monitoring outstanding items to ensure matters continue moving forward
This position will suit someone who enjoys being actively involved in files rather than simply completing administrative tasks.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Law Clerk Diploma and/or Paralegal License/Diploma
- At least 3 years of Family Law litigation experience
- Solid understanding of current legal terminology and working knowledge of Family Law Rules and court procedure
- Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Outlook, LEAP, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- Interested in and passionate about leading a team and mentoring junior staff
What You'll Get In Return
- Base salary ranging from $90,000-110,000 (depending on experience)
- 4 weeks of vacation
- Health benefits from day one
- Two remote working days per week
- 5% bonus
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