Law Clerk/Legal Assistant - Family Law

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Great opportunity to join R & S Lawyers (in association). This law firm is a well-established, respectable practice based in Brampton, Ontario. Check www.peelawoffice.com for more information. We are currently seeking an energetic and detail oriented Family Law Clerk or Legal Assistant to work closely with the Owner of the firm. This position is focused on supporting Family Law related files.

Qualifications:

• College diploma or undergraduate degree
• A minimum one year practical experience in Family Law including knowledge of Family Law Act, the Family Law Rules, the Divorce Act, Child Support Guidelines and the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills, including assisting with drafting pleadings, correspondences, briefs, affidavits of service etc.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills with the ability to take charge of client files considering time sensitive court deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Fast and accurate typing speed
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision when required and follow instructions

Responsibilities and Proficiency:

• Required knowledge and practical experience in Family Law
• Managing e-filing of documents with the court and tracking confirmation numbers and status of uploaded court documents served and filed in court
• Answering office phone, client management and other admin duties.
• Managing emails, correspondence, calendar entries, client meetings, court dates and client intake
• Manage the collection, organization and review of client documents to ensure they are received in a timely manner in accordance with firm protocols
• Assist with drafting and revising correspondence, legal documents and accounts
• Be proficient with Microsoft Operating System and generally possess strong technical skills including ability to learn or experience with Divorce Mate
• Have knowledge of general office procedures, office systems, file management and associated policies
• Strong skills and ability to maintain filing system, practice management responsibilities, office systems, routines, procedures et
• Opening, closing and organizing physical and electronic client files according to firm policies, procedures and LSO guidelines
• Ability to deal with confidential information and using discretion in handling sensitive material.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently and have a high attention to detail
• Other duties as require

Hours and pay dependent on skills, experience and job performance.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-30 per week

Salary: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Are you willing to work in-person?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Family Law: 1 year (required)
• legal assistant/law clerk: 1 year (required)