Law Clerk - Toronto, Canada - Baker and Baker Professional Corporation

Description

FAMILY LAW LAWYER

Baker and Baker Professional Corporation

Toronto, ON
Baker and Baker is an established and well
- respected boutique law firm specializing in family law. We are located in mid-town Toronto (Yonge & St. Clair). The firm is seeking an experienced Intermediate
Family Law Clerk to join our team. This is an in office position not a remote position


Qualifications:

• Possess at least
  three years working experience in family law
• A firm understanding of the current Family Law Rules, forms and court procedures
• Excellent communication skills, drafting skills, outstanding work ethic
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Attention to detail with ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong knowledge of court procedures and practice directions as issued by the various courts
• Ability to file documents to the courts using the online portal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), together with PCLAW and DivorceMate

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with clients
• Prepare straightforward correspondence
• Ability to prepare initial drafts of Financial Statements, Net Family Property Statements,

Comparative Family Property Statements, Pleadings and Affidavits pursuant to the instructions from the lawyer

• Organize and compile client disclosure briefs, court briefs, arrange for service of court documents and filing with the court through our process server and the court's online portal
• Record, store and manage client information
• Perform administrative duties (docketing your time in PCLAW, opening and closing of files, scanning and electronically saving of client files and documents)

Salary:
$40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year


Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- law clerk: 3 years (preferred)


Work Location:
One location