Job description
Our Firm is looking for a Family Law Legal Assistant/ Law Clerk to work for two Associates in our firm.
Primary Duties:
- Preparing drafting and reviewing legal documents.
- Prepare affidavit of documents, pleadings briefs and disclosure briefs.
- Financial Statements
- Trial preparation
- Organize and maintain client files preparing files for court
- Communication with Clients and opposing counsel
- Transcription of letter, memos, and documents
- Preparation of Lawyer for court.
- Closing files than sending them to storage.
- Reception coverage Schedule and maintain assigned Lawyer’s calendars
- General and administrative duties as required. Photocopying/filing/binding etc.
Requirements:
- Law Clerk Diploma - Minimum 3+years Family Law experience.
- Solid Knowledge of the Family Law Rules and the Rules of Civil Procedure including Filing Deadlines
- Strong technical skills-Word, Pc Law, Divorcemate, and Worldox.
- Experience dealing with the courts and clients.
- Excellent communication skills, Team player, organized.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task meet deadlines with high attention to detail.
- Salary to commensurate with experience and skills.
Accessibility and Accommodation:
M&P LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodations by the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Your Application:
Interested applicants are asked to submit their resume to [email protected]. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
About MacDonald & Partners
CEO: Gary Joseph
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Private Practice / Firm
Website: www.macdonaldpartners.com