Law Clerk - Ottawa, Canada - Fresh Legal

Description

We empower our clients with information, advice, and advocacy.

We are committed to helping our clients rebuild their families in the best way for them and to help them move forward in a positive way.

We represent clients both in and out of court and provide mediation services.

We are real people, and we are looking for real people - with lives, families, children, pets, and stories that form an integral part of who you are and how you work.

Fresh Legal offers flexible working arrangements, a hybrid office, and an opportunity to contribute to the growth of a law firm that brings you joy as a professional and as a person.

Who You Are:

You are a self-driven individual ready to help an established law firm run its business more effectively.

You have the initiative to jump in and determine how you can contribute to the overall business of a law firm.

You have the desire to act and improve our work and processes.

You are comfortable working independently and with asking questions.

You are super organized, able to work under a deadline, can prioritize assignments, and pay an above-average amount of attention to detail.

You are high energy and have a sense of humour, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to confidentiality. You take your work seriously, but you don't take life too seriously.

You are flexible. You are able and willing to adjust to changing conditions or priorities.

You enjoy working with people. You are a relationship builder. You are a strong communicator (written and oral) with excellent interpersonal skills. You are excited about helping our clients through a difficult time in their lives.

• Managing task lists to ensure deadlines are met
• Drafting documents, including pleadings, orders, briefs, confirmations, and other court documents, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Preparing books of authority, affidavits, financial statements, NFP statements, DivorceMate calculations, disclosure briefs, etc.
• Keeping informed on court notices, new polices, Rules and legislation, and providing updated communications to lawyers
• Screening and intaking potential clients including cold calls, gathering basic information, liaising with lawyers regarding potential clients
• Gathering and organizing financial disclosure, and communicating with clients regarding disclosure
• Creating and updating document precedents on own initiative and as instructed by firm members
• Managing and incrementally improving how the firm's documents are organized

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a law clerk or legal assistant in a family law office
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Divorcemate, OneKey, CaseLines, Dropbox, and Adobe
• Experience with Clio practice management software is an asset
• Must be comfortable with technology and working in a primarily paperless law firm environment

The details:

• Start Date: January 2024
• Compensation: Competitive base salary, ranging from $50,000 to $75,000 commensurate with experience, possibility of bonuses
• Health care and wellness spending account
• Flexible hours and hybrid work opportunities
• Vacation and personal days
• Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary:
$50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

- family law: 3 years (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K2P 1X4