family law clerk
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September 30, 2024
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Sorbara, Schumacher, McCann LLP
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*Position: *Family Law Clerk, permanent full-time
*Location: *in person at our Markham office
*Salary: *commensurate with experience
*Benefits: *comprehensive benefits package and paid vacation time
*Position Overview: *We are currently looking for a Family Law Clerk for our Markham office.
This motivated and detail-oriented Family Law Clerk will support two family lawyers in their busy practice. This role is perfect for someone with a foundation in family law who is eager to contribute to a thriving practice. This is an in-person role at our Markham office.
*About Us: *
SorbaraLAW is a full-service law firm with offices in Waterloo, Guelph, Fergus, and Markham. We offer exceptional legal services in multiple practice areas. At SorbaraLAW, our greatest strength lies in our experienced staff of lawyers, clerks, and assistants. We foster a team approach, making the most of the experience and competencies of each individual member of our team. Our many firm social events, competitive compensation packages, collegial atmosphere, innovative vision, and our ongoing efforts to grow our team, make SorbaraLAW a great place to work.
*What We Offer:*
* Salary commensurate with experience
* Paid vacation time
* Comprehensive benefits package
* A diverse and supportive work environment
* Free parking
*About You:*
The successful candidate will:
* Have a minimum of one year experience working as a family law clerk, or as a law clerk in another similar litigation practice area
* Possess a legal assistant or law clerk diploma
* Have knowledge of the _Family Law Rules _and ability to navigate relevant Practice Directions and Notices To The Profession
* Be proficient in DivorceMate, Case Center, One-key, and CanLII
* Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Have strong attention to detail, and organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage competing priorities and deadlines
* Be a team player, and have a strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative and work independently
* Have proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe
* Have the ability to handle confidential information with the highest degree of integrity and discretion and provide compassionate client service to our family law clients
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Coordinating and scheduling initial consultations with clients, including conducting conflict checks and identify verification in accordance with the LSO requirements
* Drafting various court, mediation, and arbitration documents, including but not limited to Financial Statements, Net Family Property Statements, domestic contracts, Minutes of Settlement and draft Orders
* Drafting various correspondence to the Court, other lawyers, clients, and external parties
* Working with clients to obtain, organize, and manage full financial disclosure on an ongoing basis and maintaining records of disclosure requests as well as financial disclosure briefs
* Assisting in the management of uncontested divorce applications from inception to completion
* Scheduling appointments, calls and meetings, monitoring supervising lawyers? calendars, responding to inquiries in a timely manner
* File management and organization, manage bring-forward system, and open, close and maintain files
* Arrange for service of documents, and filing court documents and uploading to Case Center
* Other duties as required
We pride ourselves in our supportive work environment and team approach. If you are passionate about family law and eager to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!
*How to Apply:*
Please submit your resume via Indeed or by email to Sydney Archibald at sydney@sorbaralaw.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Extended health care
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-10-14
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LocationMarkham, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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