Law Clerk - Family Law

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We are Niagara’s oldest (1882) law firm, located in St Catharines – our established, and respected family law department is expanding. We are seeking a Law Clerk for our Family Law Department.

This role requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Family Law Act and Family Law rules, court procedures including filing deadlines and initiative to work independently with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with Family Law Lawyers and legal assistants
• Responsible for day-to-day management of family law files assigned by supervising lawyers
• Draft separation agreements / marriage contracts
• 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
• DivorceMate calculations and certificates of financial disclosure
• 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
• Document briefs and organization of disclosure
• Maintain daily task list for all client files
• Docket time spent on files
• Extensive knowledge of DivorceMate, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe
• Any other tasks assigned

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• 3 years of relevant experience within the Family Law practice area
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, while providing superior service to our clients
• Law Clerk Diploma
• Thorough knowledge of Family Law rules
• Highly organized and able to multi-task and prioritize appropriately.

Job Type: Full-time employment, Health and Dental Benefits, Competitive Salary

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Law Clerk Diploma?

Experience:

• law clerk: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person