Family Law Clerk

Primary Duties:

• Work closely with Family Law Lawyers, clerks, and administrative team
• Responsible for day-to-day management of family law files assigned by supervising lawyer
• Draft pleadings, Affidavits, motions, conference briefs, Financial Statements, Net Family Property Statements, and any other documents as instructed by the lawyers.
• Draft correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties
• Communicate by telephone, correspondence and e-mail communication between clients, courts, opposing counsel and other parties
• Compile complex financial statements and net family property statements, including review and analysis of corporate financial statements and business evaluations, as well as complex farm properties
• Maintain daily task list for all client files
• Docket time spent on files
• Extensive knowledge of Divorce Mate, Microsoft Office Suite, Leap or equivalent billing of client management software, and Adobe
• Any other tasks assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within the Family Law practice area
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on excellence to our clients
• Relevant post-secondary education (University Degree or Law Clerk Diploma)
• Extensive knowledge of Divorce Mate, Microsoft Office, and Adobe
• Thorough knowledge of Family Law rules, legal procedures, and statutes
• Highly organized and able to multi-task and prioritize appropriately.