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Job Title


Family Law Clerk


Company : Confidential


Location : Goderich, Ontario


Created : 2025-05-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Family Law Clerk Primary Duties:Work closely with Family Law Lawyers, clerks, and administrative teamResponsible for day-to-day management of family law files assigned by supervising lawyerDraft 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 partiesCommunicate by telephone, correspondence and e-mail communication between clients, courts, opposing counsel and other partiesCompile complex financial statements and net family property statements, including review and analysis of corporate financial statements and business evaluations, as well as complex farm propertiesMaintain daily task list for all client filesDocket time spent on filesExtensive knowledge of Divorce Mate, Microsoft Office Suite, Leap or equivalent billing of client management software, and AdobeAny other tasks assignedSkills/Knowledge/Experience Required:Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within the Family Law practice areaAbility to work well in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on excellence to our clientsRelevant post-secondary education (University Degree or Law Clerk Diploma)Extensive knowledge of Divorce Mate, Microsoft Office, and AdobeThorough knowledge of Family Law rules, legal procedures, and statutesHighly organized and able to multi-task and prioritize appropriately.