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Family Law Clerk

The role involves managing family law files and drafting legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, and financial statements. The clerk will also communicate with clients and opposing counsel while maintaining daily task lists and docketing time.

  • On-site
  • Goderich, ON
  • Posted Aug 24, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 23, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

The ideal candidate will have strong client management skills, analytical ability, communication and drafting skills, an entrepreneurial attitude, and a strong interest in technology and innovation. Primary Duties Work closely with Family Law Lawyers, clerks, and administrative team Day-to-day management of assigned family law files Draft pleadings, affidavits, motions, conference briefs, financial statements, and net family property statements Draft correspondence and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties via phone, video, and email Compile complex financial and net family property statements, including review and analysis of corporate financials, business valuations, and farm properties Maintain daily task list for client files Docket time spent on files Use DivorceMate, Microsoft Office Suite, LEAP (or equivalent), and Adobe Perform other duties as assigned Skills / Knowledge / Experience Required Minimum 5 years of Family Law experience Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to client service Relevant post-secondary education (University Degree or Law Clerk Diploma) Strong knowledge of DivorceMate, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Thorough understanding of Family Law rules, legal procedures, and statutes Highly organized with strong multitasking and prioritization skills

What you’ll do

The role involves managing family law files and drafting legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, and financial statements. The clerk will also communicate with clients and opposing counsel while maintaining daily task lists and docketing time.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of family law experience and a university degree or law clerk diploma. Proficiency in DivorceMate and a thorough understanding of family law rules and statutes are required.

Listed skills

  • CommunicationPreferred
  • Microsoft OfficePreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Client Management
  • Legal Drafting
  • Analytical Ability
  • Family Law Procedures
  • Financial Statement Compilation
  • DivorceMate
  • Microsoft Office
  • LEAP
  • Adobe
  • Multitasking
  • Prioritization
  • Communication

Job areas

  • Legal
  • Administrative

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Apply by
Sep 23, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level