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Legal Assistant & Law Clerk

Toronto, ON

Posted: 11/07/2024 Employment Type: Full-Time Specialization: Administrative Job Number: 32158

Job Description

Position: Legal Assistant & Law Clerk – Family Law

Location: Downtown Toronto (Onsite for training, 3 days a week hybrid after)
Employment Type: Full-time

About Us:
Our Client is a well-established, full-service legal firm located in the heart of downtown Toronto with over 100 lawyers that embrace DEI. They are adding a Legal Assistant & Law Clerk to join their Family Law team to support 2-3 partners.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the distribution, receipt, filing, and organization of documents, ensuring accurate updates to databases and court documents.
  • Draft 14B motions, divorce applications, and other correspondence for clients and lawyers
  • Preparing bills of costs, affidavits, Certificates of Financial Disclosure, and Financial Statements
  • Manage client appointments and court appearances and service and file necessary documents
  • Ensure all documents are proofread and edited for accuracy
  • Manage information in DivorceMate
  • Additional tasks as necessary

What We’re Looking For:

  • A minimum of three years of experience in family law
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively within a team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and DivorceMate
  • Strong knowledge of filing rules and practice direction of GTA courts
  • A collaborative attitude, with a willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Completion of a Legal Assistant diploma, Paralegal diploma, or Law Clerk Certification
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