Family Law Clerk
Family Law Clerk
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Job Description
Siskinds LLP is a leading law firm located in Southwestern Ontario. We are a team of over 240 lawyers and staff covering personal legal services business law personal injury law and class actions law as well as over 25 specialized practice areas. We help clients make the right legal choices manage their legal affairs and resolve complicated matters. Our culture and working style strive to make our clients experiences comfortable reassuring and productive while delivering excellence in the services we provide.
Family Law Clerk Sarnia Office (Fulltime)
What are you looking for
- Being part of a cohesive team that promotes collaboration and teamwork.
- Working in a technologically advanced environment with exposure to many specialized computer applications
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Strength of a big firm with the culture of a small firm
- Subsidized downtown parking.
- Working within a stateoftheart building
Who are we looking for
We are currently seeking a Family Law Clerk for our Family Law department in Sarnia. This position will require you to provide support to a Family Law Associate. Our ideal candidate will have a postsecondary education (Legal Assistant/Law Clerk/Paralegal) will have a minimum of 13 years relevant experience and/or a sound working knowledge of this area.
Qualifications:
- 13 Years relevant experience and/or a sound working knowledge of this area.
- Post secondary education (Legal Assistant/Law Clerk/Paralegal)
- Sound administrative time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal written and grammatical)
- Above average interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to be proactive and follow through.
- Ability to multitask prioritize and work to deadlines.
- Above average keyboarding/computer skills (primarily Word and Outlook)
- Knowledge of the Family Rules and all relevant legislation including Divorce Act Family Law Act Childrens Law Reform Act
- Previous experience with Divorce Mate software is an asset.
- Above average interpersonal skills
- Superior communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Strong client service skills and finally
- Exceptional docketing practices
Responsibilities:
- Opening and closing files
- Preparation of retainer and referral agreements
- Paying invoices
- Managing billing and accounting processes including docket entry preparation of client accounts and invoices
- Filing scheduling meetings client intakes and day to day client communication
- Generating accounts
- General administrative tasks
- Organizing and maintaining files
- Drafting correspondence and limited court documents
- Routine communication with clients opposing counsel and the court
- Scheduling of appointments and court appearances along with overall management of calendar
- Assisting with trial and hearing preparation under supervision
- Preparation of retainers and referral agreements
Please submit your resume by clicking below within the posting on our Careers page. Deadline for submissions of resumes is Friday April 11 2025.
We are a cohesive team and being a team player as well as having a strong technical ability and a positive attitude will make you an ideal choice candidate.
We offer a technologically advanced environment with exposure to many specialized computer applications. Our comprehensive inhouse training and ongoing support is of the highest level. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Siskinds is an equal opportunity employer and will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment selection and onboarding process. To learn more about us please visit our website at www.siskinds.
Contact Information:
Siskinds London Head Office
Attention: Human Resources 275 Dundas Street Unit 1 London Ontario N6A 3V8
Other details
- Pay TypeSalary
Employment Type
Full-Time
