Litigation Legal Assistant supporting three commercial litigators at a Toronto law practice. Preparing court documents, managing deadlines, filings, files, calendars, accounts and client communications.
About the role
- Family Law Clerk supporting complex Ontario family law files at Lerners, a Southwestern Ontario legal services firm. Preparing litigation documents, financial analyses, court materials, and client files.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the progression of assigned family law files from start to resolution
- Maintain organized electronic and physical file records
- Monitor deadlines, court dates, limitation periods, and required follow-up activities
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients throughout the legal process
- Coordinate disclosure, undertakings, procedural requirements, and file administration
- Draft correspondence and court materials using lawyer instructions, precedents, and established practices
- Prepare pleadings, affidavits, conference briefs, motion materials, mediation materials, and other litigation documents
- Maintain Continuing Records and related court documentation
- Review documents for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and procedural compliance before filing or lawyer review
- Prepare and update Financial Statements and supporting schedules
- Review and analyze financial disclosure, including income, tax, banking, corporate, investment, pension, and property documents
- Prepare Net Family Property calculations and related financial analyses
- Calculate child support, spousal support, and other financial obligations using appropriate software and tools
- Identify discrepancies and proactively follow up on missing or incomplete information
- Coordinate court filings and service requirements
- Prepare hearing, motion, mediation, conference, and trial materials
- Organize evidence, disclosure, witness documentation, and supporting records
- Assist lawyers with hearing and trial preparation as required
- Anticipate file needs and identify opportunities to keep matters moving forward
- Troubleshoot procedural and administrative challenges
- Share knowledge, best practices, and practical guidance with colleagues
- Contribute to process improvements, quality standards, and exceptional client service
Requirements
- Law Clerk diploma or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible law clerk experience, including significant experience in Family Law
- Demonstrated experience supporting complex family law matters through conferences, motions, mediations, negotiations, and trials
- Strong experience preparing financial disclosure, support calculations, and property analyses
- Membership in, or eligibility for membership with, the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario is considered an asset
- Advanced knowledge of Ontario Family Law procedures, court processes, and disclosure requirements
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage files independently while exercising sound judgment
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of accuracy, professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and legal technology tools, including electronic court filing systems
- Experience with ACL and DivorceMate is considered an asset
Benefits
- Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
- Eligibility for salary adjustments and performance-based incentive bonuses
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- Fitness/Parking/Transit reimbursement
- RRSP matching program
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid work arrangement eligibility (3 days per week in office)
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