Family Law Clerk

Job title:

Family Law Clerk

Company

Kent Legal

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Family Law ClerkJob #: 16704Job Type: Full time, permanentLocation: Mississauga or North YorkSalary: $70,000Benefits: Excellent benefitsRemote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote FlexibilityClient ProfileOur client, a reputable lawyer is currently looking for a Family Law Clerk. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Mississauga based law firm specializing in Family Law with many areas of practice.
• Recognized as giving “the highest level of legal representation” by the Toronto Star!
• Conveniently located in Mississauga!

Duties and Responsibilities:– Assist lawyers in a busy family law practice;– Completing sworn financial statements;– Drafting court orders;– Coordinating court dates;– Assist in trial preparation;– Liaise professionally with lawyers, clients, courts, and process servers;– Open, close and maintain legal files;– Prepare drafts of correspondence including letters to counsel, letters to courthouse, letter to process server, letter to third party professional;– Docket time in PC Law and maintain accurate billing records;– Arrange for filing and service of documents;– Draft and prepare divorce applications, affidavits, motion materials, minutes of settlement, etc.;– Manage timelines and bring-forward system; and– Assist with additional duties as needed.Requirements:– 2+years of experience as a Family Law Clerk;– Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma from an accredited institution;– Comprehensive experience with Divorce Mate and PC Law;– Knowledge of Family Law Rules and Practice Directions;– Intermediate experience researching case law will be considered an asset; and– Strong proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel);– Demonstrative analytical skills, good judgment, and a and high attention to detail; and– Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Expected salary

$70000 per year

Location

North York, ON – Mississauga, ON

Job date

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:05:50 GMT

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