ref. no.
1003362
type
Onsite
location
Pickering, ON
salary
$65000 - $80000
status
Permanent
Position: Senior Family Law Clerk
Location: Pickering, 5 days on site preferred
Salary: $65,000 to $80,000 depending on experience
Perks: RRSP, 3 weeks of vacation, great team atmosphere
Job Posting Type: Permanent Open Vacancy
We are seeking an experienced Senior Family Law Clerk to join our legal team. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of Ontario family law procedures, excellent organizational and client-management skills, and the ability to independently manage files from intake through resolution.
This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Family Law Clerk looking to take on a senior-level role within a collaborative legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage family law files from intake through various stages of the litigation process.
- Draft, prepare, and revise legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, financial statements, court forms, and other family law materials.
- Prepare and organize materials for court appearances, motions, conferences, and other proceedings.
- Maintain regular communication with clients and provide professional, responsive client service.
- Manage deadlines, limitation dates, court dates, and file requirements.
- Prepare and organize disclosure and supporting documentation.
- Assist lawyers with file preparation and case management.
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical files.
- Use DivorceMate for calculations, forms, and family law documentation.
- Apply a strong working knowledge of the Ontario Family Law Rules and applicable procedures.
- Communicate with opposing counsel, courts, clients, and other relevant parties as required.
- Handle multiple files and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications & Experience
- Several years of experience as a Family Law Clerk in an Ontario law firm environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Ontario Family Law Rules and procedures.
- Proficiency with DivorceMate.
- Strong legal drafting and document-preparation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong client-management and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while supporting lawyers and the broader legal team.
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
- Experience with family law litigation, separation agreements, financial disclosure, and court processes is an asset.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a confident and experienced Family Law Clerk who understands the demands of a busy family law practice, can take ownership of files, communicates effectively with clients, and is comfortable working independently while providing high-level support to counsel.
Please send your resume in Word format to Marianna Guenette at mguenette@quantum.ca.
Location: Pickering, 5 days on site preferred
Salary: $65,000 to $80,000 depending on experience
Perks: RRSP, 3 weeks of vacation, great team atmosphere
Job Posting Type: Permanent Open Vacancy
We are seeking an experienced Senior Family Law Clerk to join our legal team. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of Ontario family law procedures, excellent organizational and client-management skills, and the ability to independently manage files from intake through resolution.
This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Family Law Clerk looking to take on a senior-level role within a collaborative legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage family law files from intake through various stages of the litigation process.
- Draft, prepare, and revise legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, financial statements, court forms, and other family law materials.
- Prepare and organize materials for court appearances, motions, conferences, and other proceedings.
- Maintain regular communication with clients and provide professional, responsive client service.
- Manage deadlines, limitation dates, court dates, and file requirements.
- Prepare and organize disclosure and supporting documentation.
- Assist lawyers with file preparation and case management.
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical files.
- Use DivorceMate for calculations, forms, and family law documentation.
- Apply a strong working knowledge of the Ontario Family Law Rules and applicable procedures.
- Communicate with opposing counsel, courts, clients, and other relevant parties as required.
- Handle multiple files and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications & Experience
- Several years of experience as a Family Law Clerk in an Ontario law firm environment.
- Strong working knowledge of Ontario Family Law Rules and procedures.
- Proficiency with DivorceMate.
- Strong legal drafting and document-preparation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong client-management and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while supporting lawyers and the broader legal team.
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
- Experience with family law litigation, separation agreements, financial disclosure, and court processes is an asset.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a confident and experienced Family Law Clerk who understands the demands of a busy family law practice, can take ownership of files, communicates effectively with clients, and is comfortable working independently while providing high-level support to counsel.
Please send your resume in Word format to Marianna Guenette at mguenette@quantum.ca.
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