Law Clerk - Family Law

Job summary

The role involves providing general administrative support for family law matters, including drafting court documents and analyzing financial disclosures. The clerk is also responsible for managing lawyer calendars and corresponding with opposing counsel and court offices.

Job details

Do you want to work for the first B-Corp certified law firm in Ontario and feel a sense of purpose in your work? At Barriston Law, we make a difference in the lives of our clients, communities and co-workers by cultivating positive connections every day. We deliver peace of mind as we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice. Due to an upcoming retirement, we are seeking an experienced Law Clerk to join our Family Law Department. This is a hybrid position, based out of our Huntsville office, with a combination of in-office and remote work. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience as a Family Law Clerk, including experience with respect to the responsibilities outlined below. Responsibilities of this role include: Performing general administrative support related to family law matters; Organizing and overseeing lawyer's calendar; Drafting correspondence and court documents; Drafting and analyzing financial statements and disclosures; Corresponding with opposing counsel and court offices; Understanding of the Family Law Rules and local practice direction. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, strong attention to detail and the ability to assist in resolving complex problems as required. Working in a team environment with experienced Law Clerks, Assistants and Lawyers, you will be responsible for handling legal work related to family law matters. A great attitude and emphasis on client experience is a must. Program-specific IT training will be provided through our in-house IT staff, as required, on an ongoing basis. We offer a competitive compensation package which includes annual salary, group benefits, pension plan, annual vacation and 10 paid sick days. If you have the required skills and background, please apply with both a cover letter and resume through the "Apply for this Job" link on this job ad. Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and people who identify with a disability. If we can offer you any accommodations throughout the hiring process, please let us know. Additionally, if you have any suggestions on how we can make hiring more accessible, please contact our Human Resources Department at HR@barristonlaw.com No telephone calls or agencies please. We appreciate your interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The role involves providing general administrative support for family law matters, including drafting court documents and analyzing financial disclosures. The clerk is also responsible for managing lawyer calendars and corresponding with opposing counsel and court offices.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience as a Family Law Clerk. A strong understanding of Family Law Rules and local practice directions is required.

Benefits

• Annual Salary • Group Benefits • Pension Plan • Annual Vacation • Paid Sick Days

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Family Law
• Legal Drafting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Calendar Management
• Administrative Support
• Court Document Preparation
• Client Experience
• Problem Solving
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative