Family Law clerk

Job summary

Provide clerical and file support to associate lawyers by managing family law files, preparing and organizing legal documents, coordinating court dates and deadlines, and communicating with clients and other parties. Maintain accurate client files, assist with document production and disclosure, and help move files efficiently from opening through resolution.

Job details

Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive clerical and file support to two Associate Lawyers, with potential support for a third. Assist with the management and administration of family law files. Prepare, organize, and maintain legal documentation and correspondence. Assist with drafting and formatting family law documents, pleadings, forms, and court materials. Coordinate filing deadlines, court dates, discoveries, meetings, and other important appointments. Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties as required. Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical client files. Assist lawyers with document production, disclosure, and other file-related requirements. Monitor deadlines and ensure follow-ups are completed promptly. Support the lawyers in keeping files progressing efficiently from opening through resolution. Maintain approximately 50 billable hours per month. Qualifications & Experience Previous experience working as a Family Law Clerk is strongly preferred. A solid understanding of family law procedures, terminology, and documentation. Ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines effectively. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple lawyers. Professional, client-focused approach with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

What you’ll do

Provide clerical and file support to associate lawyers by managing family law files, preparing and organizing legal documents, coordinating court dates and deadlines, and communicating with clients and other parties. Maintain accurate client files, assist with document production and disclosure, and help move files efficiently from opening through resolution.

Requirements

Previous experience as a family law clerk is strongly preferred, along with a solid understanding of family law procedures, terminology, and documentation. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented communicators who can manage competing deadlines, handle confidential information professionally, and work independently while collaborating with multiple lawyers.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Family Law Procedures
• Legal Document Preparation
• File Management
• Deadline Management
• Court Filing Coordination
• Client Communication
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organization
• Time Management
• Attention To Detail
• Confidentiality
• Document Production
• Disclosure
• Appointment Coordination

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative

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