Family Law Clerk

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McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP is a prominent family law firm based in Toronto. We represent and advise clients on all areas of family law, including divorce, custody and access, spousal and child support, division of property, domestic contracts, and cross-border issues. Our expertise extends to mediation, arbitration, and litigation before all levels of courts in Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Position Overview

McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP is seeking an experienced Law Clerk in Family Law who will contribute to the overall excellent level of service provided to our clients. This is a hybrid opportunity and requires experience in family law procedures, strong organization skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and drafting financial statements, net family property statements, correspondence, legal and other court documents
• Commissioning affidavits
• Liaise with clients, court officials, and other legal professionals to coordinate meetings and appearances
• Managing court filings and adhering to strict deadlines
• Manage and organize electronic client files ensuring files are up to date and accessible to the client team
• Working in a client team environment with partners, associates, clerks and students

Qualifications

• 3+ years of family law clerk experience
• Strong organizational skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-orientated approach to problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and client-focused attitude
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Strong understanding of family law procedures and processes, including Family Law Rules and Practice Directions
• Knowledge of DivorceMate

Why should you apply

• Opportunity for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on challenging family law matters

We will review applications as they are received. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

McCarthy Hansen & Company is committed to providing equal access to employment. If you require accommodation, please contact mcameron@mccarthyco.ca and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.