Senior Family Law Clerk

Job description
About Us:

Aggarwal Law is a growing law firm specializing in Family Law, Real Estate, and Estate Law. We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate and effective legal services to our clients.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Family Law Clerk to join our team on a contract basis. This position offers the flexibility to work in person at our Brampton office or remotely in a virtual capacity. The successful candidate will work closely with our legal team to manage files, liaise with clients, and provide exceptional support in all aspects of family law.

Responsibilities
• Prepare and draft legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, and financial statements.
• Conduct file management, including organizing, scanning, and maintaining legal documents.
• Assist in the preparation for mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and provide updates on file progress.
• Maintain compliance with legal filing deadlines and court requirements.
• Coordinate with external parties such as opposing counsel and court staff.
• Assist with billing, including managing time entries, generating invoices, and ensuring accurate client billing records.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Legal Document Preparation
• Drafting applications, financial statements, answers, and replies.
• Preparing case conference briefs, settlement conference briefs, and trial management conference briefs.
• Drafting motion materials, including affidavits and factums.
• Preparing draft orders and 17F Confirmation Forms.
• Completing Net Family Property Statements.

Client & Professional Communication
• Communicating effectively with clients.
• Responding to opposing counsel, the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL), and the Children’s Aid Society (CAS).

Court & File Management
• Scheduling court dates and filing legal documents.
• Tracking due dates based on endorsements and updating the lawyer’s calendar accordingly.
• Organizing and maintaining case files.

Qualifications
• Post-secondary education in a legal assistant or law clerk program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in family law.
• Strong knowledge of the Family Law Rules and court procedures.
• Experience with legal billing and familiarity with billing software (Cosmolex experience is an asset).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, whether in a virtual or in-person setting.

Contract Details
• Contract position, with flexible work arrangements available (in-person or virtual).
• Compensation to be discussed based on experience.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position to https://aggarwallaw.ca/career