Law Clerk - Family Law

Shulman & Partners LLP • Ottawa, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Shulman & Partners LLP is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Law Clerk to join their family law team in the Ottawa office. This is a hands-on role where the Law Clerk will manage the mechanics of a file, including drafting documents, tracking deadlines, and ensuring file accuracy, to allow lawyers to focus on strategy and client care. The firm emphasizes a culture of pro-activity, professional integrity, and client commitment, encouraging challenging ideas and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Law Clerk supporting a litigation practice; family law experience is a strong asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort handling sensitive client communications with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• ILCO certification or an LSO-approved paralegal license is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Family Law Rules, court processes, and legal documentation.
• Comfortable with legal software; experience with Clio and DivorcePath is an asset.
• We hire for character, judgment, reliability, and the ability to learn quickly, more than credentials alone.

Nice To Haves

• Broad exposure to family law matter types across the OCJ and SCJ

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and revise legal documents, including Applications, Separation Agreements, Parenting Plans, Pleadings, Affidavits, Financial Statements, Net Family Property Statements, and Conference Briefs.
• Open and close files in accordance with firm protocols and LSO requirements and keep electronic and hard-copy files accurate and current.
• Act as a key point of contact between the legal team and clients, opposing counsel, and external experts.
• Schedule meetings, court dates, and deadlines, and monitor file progress to ensure nothing is missed.
• Docket time accurately and maintain billing records in Clio.
• Support the legal team with other administrative and litigation-related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, and mental health benefits
• Generous vacation & PTO policy
• Compensation aligned with internal bands for your experience level
• Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities based on individual and firm performance
• Hybrid work available upon successful completion of the probation period
• Professional development support, including CPD reimbursement
• Coverage of fees for ILCO Certification membership or an LSO-approved Paralegal License

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed