HGR Graham Partners - Family Law Clerk

HR Performance & Results•Barrie, ON

85d•Onsite

About The Position

HGR Graham Partners LLP is seeking a Law Clerk for their Family Law Group practice located in their Barrie office. This position is ideal for an individual who has a desire to gain experience in a fast-paced and growing firm and wishes to be an integral member of a dynamic growing team. Our Law Clerks are vital team members and are responsible for providing legal administrative support to our lawyers. Administrative support includes but is not limited to researching, compiling, comparing, and organizing legal documents, drafting documents, corresponding with clients on behalf of the lawyer as well as acting as the intermediary between the clients and the lawyer. You must be confident in your abilities and in dealing with people at all levels. You will use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to address and resolve issues. You thrive in an innovative and fast pace of a busy law firm, keep up to date with changes in the industry, and take pride in delivering excellent customer service on tight deadlines.

Requirements

Legal assistant/law clerk diploma
1+ years of Family law experience
Must have exceptional working knowledge of Family Law Rules, the Rules of Civil Procedure, Family Law practice procedures relating to court documentation
Highly organized with ability to adapt to changing situations, prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail and ability to think critically to solve problems
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
Effective interpersonal and client service skills, with strong initiative and ability to work independently, with tight timelines in a team environment
Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (WORD, EXCEL, Outlook)
DivorceMate experience, Knowledge client data management software or similar

Responsibilities

Open & Close client files, in accordance with firm policies and procedures and LSO guidelines
Prepare and draft documents as needed (including but not limited to separation agreements, parenting plans, pleadings, affidavits, memos, correspondence and conference briefs and disclosures)
Prepare financial statements and Net Family Property (NFP) Statements, and disclosure briefs
Schedule and maintain assigned Lawyers calendar
Act as a liaison with clients, opposing counsel, and necessary third-party experts
Photocopying, scanning, and binding of documents, as required
Managing the physical and electronic client files in accordance with firm policies and procedures
Upkeep on all current and active files
Docketing time daily and maintaining accurate billing records
Other administrative duties as required