Family Law Clerk / Legal Assistant

A reputable mid-size law firm is looking for a Insurance Litigation Law Clerk to join their busy practice.

Your new company

The firm is a well-established multi-service law firm based in Downtown Toronto. With decades of experience, they have built a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services to clients across various industries. Their commitment to excellence and client satisfaction sets them apart in the legal community. The firm’s culture emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. Employees at the firm benefit from a supportive environment where their contributions are valued and recognized.

Your new role

The firm is currently recruiting for a Family Law Legal Assistant & Law Clerk for their Private Client Practice Group, who has the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and is comfortable working within a team. Responsibilities include : drafting correspondence to clients and lawyers, putting together briefs and documents for court proceedings, drafting orders, preparing 14B motions and divorce applications, preparing bills of costs, preparing affidavits of documents and books of authority, assembling answers to undertakings, preparing Certificates of Financial Disclosure, preparing Financial Statements, booking and managing client appointments and court appearances, responsible for service and filing of court documents, managing information in DivorceMate and the firm’s document management system (MatterSphere), composing, transcribing, formatting, and proofreading all documentation for grammar, spelling, and accuracy, filing and organizing files, and additional tasks as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Over 3 years of Law Clerk / Legal Assistant experience working in Family Law at a law firm.
• Certified Legal Assistant / Law Clerk from a recognized institution.
• Well-versed in all filing rules and practice directions of the courts across the GTA.
• Proficient in MS Office, Divorcemate, and Adobe.
• Highly effective and efficient in managing diaries.
• Knowledgeable about rules regarding service and filing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong time management skills.

What you'll get in return

The firm values its employees and offers a competitive compensation package :

What you need to do now

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