law clerk Toronto
Job description
This is a growing firm in North York. We handle files in the areas of family law, civil litigation, and estates litigation.
See www.nurilaw.ca.
Your Functions in this role would include:
· assisting lawyer with file maintenance, file opening, preparing letters, arranging meetings, answering telephone calls, and scheduling events;
· welcoming clients to the firm and performing client intake, as well as receiving payments;
· recording hourly dockets for work completed;
· keeping track of expenses and drafting bills for clients;
· contacting clients for collection of fees, and other litigation-related matters;
· assisting with book-keeping;
· filing materials at the various courts in Toronto and liaising with court staff;
· proof-reading and editing correspondence and other documents prepared during litigation;
· monitoring litigation deadlines;
· contacting advertising companies and keeping track of firm marketing efforts.
Experience and Skills
· Minimum 10+ years of experience as a Law Clerk/Legal Assistant is a must.
· High level of professionalism and customer care.
· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
· Working knowledge of Divorcemate & PCLaw.
· Detail oriented and highly organized.
· Familiarity with Family Law Forms and Family Law legislation (specifically, the Family Law Rules).
· Resilient in high pressure situations and able to carry out directions clearly.
· Extremely strong ability and willingness to learn!
· Please submit your resume and 2 professional references
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2023-06-19
