Family Law Clerk

Job summary

Prepare and organize family law documents, correspondence, and court-related materials while managing files, calendars, and deadlines. Provide administrative support to a busy associate and take ownership of both substantive clerking work and the day-to-day needs of the practice.

Job details

Your New Company Our client is a highly regarded boutique family law firm in downtown Toronto with a sophisticated practice and an excellent reputation in the legal community. The firm offers a collaborative, professional and team-oriented environment, with lawyers and clerks working closely together on complex family law matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Law Clerk looking to join a leading practice where you can take ownership of your work, build a strong relationship with the lawyer you support and continue developing your expertise. Your New Role As Family Law Clerk, you will work closely with a busy, high-performing associate who is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented clerk who can stay one step ahead and deliver consistently excellent work. This is not a traditional position focused exclusively on substantive clerking. The firm's clerks work in a hybrid Clerk/Legal Assistant capacity, taking ownership of both substantive family law work and the administrative responsibilities required to keep a busy practice running smoothly. You will assist with the preparation and organization of family law documentation, correspondence, file and deadline management, court-related materials and general administrative support. You will need to be highly organized, adaptable and comfortable working with a lawyer who has high standards and established processes for how work is completed. The position has a productivity target of approximately 70 billable hours per month. What You'll Need to Succeed To succeed in this position, you will bring: 3+ years of relevant family law clerk experience Strong knowledge of Ontario family law procedures and documentation Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy The ability to balance substantive clerking responsibilities with administrative support Strong calendar, deadline and file-management skills A proactive mindset and the ability to anticipate what needs to happen next The ability to adapt to established processes and individual working styles Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy practice A collaborative and professional approach This is not an entry-level opportunity. The firm is looking for someone who can step into an established practice, take ownership of their responsibilities and develop a strong long-term working relationship with the lawyer they support. What You'll Get in Return This opportunity offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including: Three remote working days per week Base salary of $80,000–$95,000, with flexibility for a particularly senior candidate 4 weeks of vacation Annual bonus 100% employer-paid benefits $150 quarterly wellness allowance Work-from-home equipment allowance, including support for monitors and related equipment Summer hours from June through August, with the office closing at 1:00 p.m. on Fridays Friday half-days leading into long weekends Regular firm events and a strong social culture For an experienced Family Law Clerk looking for excellent compensation, generous time off and the opportunity to become an integral part of a sophisticated family law practice, this is an excellent long-term career opportunity. What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or reach out directly for a confidential discussion. If this position isn't quite right for you but you're considering your next move within the Toronto legal market, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

What you’ll do

Prepare and organize family law documents, correspondence, and court-related materials while managing files, calendars, and deadlines. Provide administrative support to a busy associate and take ownership of both substantive clerking work and the day-to-day needs of the practice.

Requirements

Candidates need at least three years of relevant family law clerk experience and strong knowledge of Ontario family law procedures and documentation. They should be highly organized, accurate, proactive, adaptable, and able to balance clerking and administrative duties while managing competing priorities.

Benefits

• Remote Work Three Days Per Week
• Base Salary Of $80,000–$95,000
• Annual Bonus
• Four Weeks Of Vacation
• Employer-Paid Benefits
• Quarterly Wellness Allowance
• Work-From-Home Equipment Allowance
• Summer Hours
• Friday Half-Days Before Long Weekends
• Firm Events And Social Culture

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Ontario Family Law Procedures
• Family Law Documentation
• Legal Document Preparation
• Court Materials Preparation
• File Management
• Deadline Management
• Calendar Management
• Administrative Support
• Attention To Detail
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Prioritization
• Adaptability
• Proactivity
• Organization
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative

More jobs from Hays