Family Law Clerk

MacDonald & Partners LLP is a Toronto-based law firm that practices exclusively in the area of Family Law. The firm provides expert legal guidance for separation, divorce, and other significant family-related decisions, emphasizing informed, client-centered counsel. Its team is resourced and committed to maintaining the highest level of expertise in Canadian family law. MacDonald & Partners LLP brings sophisticated negotiation experience to all forms of family law dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, collaborative law, and trial. Prospective team members can expect to work in a focused environment dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for clients facing complex family matters.

If you are a motivated professional with strong family law experience, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to client service, we would love to hear from you. At MacDonald & Partners, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of lawyers and legal professionals dedicated to achieving exceptional results for our clients while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented work environment.

Role Description

Family Law Clerk position is a full-time, on-site role at our Downtown Toronto office, conveniently 1 minute away from St Andrew's subway station. The clerk will assist lawyers with law files, including drafting and preparing court documents, financial statements, agreements, and correspondence. Day-to-day responsibilities include organizing and managing client files, maintaining document management systems, and tracking deadlines and court dates. The role involves conducting legal and factual research, summarizing disclosure, preparing briefs, and liaising with clients, courts, and other professionals. The clerk will support the coordination of mediation, arbitration, collaborative law meetings, and trial preparation, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient file progression.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and Family Law principles, with experience or education related to Canadian family law.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting pleadings, affidavits, financial statements, and separation agreements.
• Excellent Communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, lawyers, court staff, and external partners.
• Form of post-secondary education in Law Clerk, Paralegal Studies, Legal Administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy in managing multiple files and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment while maintaining client confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Minimum of 2 years of prior job experience in a related field.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• The opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful family law matters

Submit your resume through LinkedIn. If you pass our screening from your resume, you will be asked to contact our team directly through an email provided through LinkedIn messaging.