Family Law Clerk

Unified LLP

197 Spadina Ave, 4^th floor, Toronto, ON, M5T 2C8.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a young and growing firm in the firm’s Toronto office, centrally located in the downtown core. You will assist the family and occasionally do some civil litigation files. This is primarily a Family Law Clerk Position.

Visit us at Unifiedllp.com to see what we’re all about.

We are currently searching for an experienced Family Law Clerk.

Duties:

• Assist lawyers, prepare trial briefs, and arrange for trials;
• Co-ordinate administrative services;
• Draft legal documents legal correspondence;
• Perform general office and clerical duties;
• Prepare legal documents, court reports and affidavits;
• Schedule court conferences and trials dates;
• Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation;
• Overseeing the day-to-day workflow of the department;
• Preparing motions materials for Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice;
• Serving documents and preparing corresponding Affidavit of Services
• Drafting documents and providing assistance to counsel and other law clerks in managing files;
• Reviewing and revising pleadings;
• Drafting documents and providing assistance to counsel and other law clerks in managing files;
• Preparing financial statements, net family property statements and disclosure brief;
• Diarizing key action dates on files;
• Communicating with clients to obtain key documents and information through the course of files;
• Maintain file organization;
• Booking meetings, appointment and conference calls with clients and other counsel

Area of Specialization:

Family Law

Work Setting:

Legal Firm

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Legal software applications
• Divorce software (DivorceMate)
• CLIO Manage
• CLIO Grow
• Caselines and Ontario Justice Services Online
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Notebook
• MS Sharepoint
• Adobe Acrobat

Requirements:

• 3 years of family law experience
• A college diploma in Law Clerk Diploma or Paralegal Program
• Knowledge of Family Law Rules and Practice Procedures
• Writing Sample (3 to 5 pages) Double Spaced
• Transcripts
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Personal suitability:

Client focus

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to details, Large caseload

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Position/40 hours per week

Hours of Work:

From Monday to Friday 

From 9 am to 5 pm

Language of work:

English

Salary:

From $ 36.05 to $ 38.00

Benefits:

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Work Location Information:

197 Spadina Ave, 4^th floor, Toronto, ON, M5T 2C8.

Transportation/Travel Information:

Public transportation is available.

Work Location Information:

Urban area

Contact Information:

Email: unifiedapplyjobs@outlook.com

We thank all prospective candidates for their interest in our firm; however, please note that we will be contacting selected candidates only. Thank you for your understanding.

As an equal opportunity employer Unified LLP is proud to welcome all qualified individuals including but not limited to Youth, Aboriginals, and Newcomers to Canada etc….

COVID-19 considerations:
We will be fully respecting social distancing requirements and bubbles and will be fully transparent on our risks as well. We want to make sure you are as comfortable as possible taking care of yourself as well.

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not authorized to work in Canada, please do not apply for this job application.