Position: Legal Assistant – 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 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.
- Generate Briefs and documents for court appearances
- Manage client appointments and court appearances
- Preparing Certificates of Financial Disclosure and Financial Statements
- File court documents as needed and 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
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with high document volumes.
- A collaborative attitude, with a willingness to learn and adapt.
- Completion of a Legal Assistant diploma, Paralegal diploma, or Law Clerk Certification
