Family Law - Legal Assistant / Law Clerk

at  Barriston LLP

Do you want to work for the first B-Corp certified law firm in Ontario and feel a sense of purpose in your work?
At Barriston Law, we make a difference in the lives of our clients, communities and co-workers by cultivating positive connections every day. We deliver peace of mind as we serve our clients with results-driven legal advice.
Our team continues to grow! We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant / Law Clerk to join our Family Law Department at our Barrie location.
The ideal candidate will have 3 years of relevant experience as a Family Law Assistant / Clerk, including experience with respect to the responsibilities outlined below;

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Performing general administrative support related to files including opening files, preparation of accounts and client billings, reporting on matters, processing of payments, maintaining an active filing system and closing files;
• Organizing and overseeing lawyer’s calendar;
• Draft correspondence and court documents;
• Draft and analyze financial statements and disclosures;
• Correspond with opposing counsel and court offices;
• Understanding of the Family Law Rules and local practice direction

The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, strong attention to detail and the ability to assist in resolving complex problems as required. Working in a team environment with experienced Law Clerks, Assistants and Lawyers, you will be responsible for handling legal work related to family law matters. A great attitude and emphasis on client experience is a must. Program specific IT training will be provided through our in-house IT staff, as required, on an ongoing basis.
We offer a competitive compensation package which includes annual salary, group benefits, pension plan, 10 paid sick days and annual vacation.
f you have the required skills and background, please reply in confidence with both a cover letter and resume. Please apply, through the “apply for this job” link at the top right-hand side of this job ad.
Barriston Law values the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our practice. We strongly encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and people who identify with a disability. If we can offer you any accommodations through the hiring process, please let us know. Additionally, if you have any suggestions on how we can make hiring more accessible please contact our Human Resources Department.
No telephone calls or agencies please.
We appreciate your interest in this position, however only successful candidates will be contacted.

• Performing general administrative support related to files including opening files, preparation of accounts and client billings, reporting on matters, processing of payments, maintaining an active filing system and closing files;
• Organizing and overseeing lawyer’s calendar;
• Draft correspondence and court documents;
• Draft and analyze financial statements and disclosures;
• Correspond with opposing counsel and court offices;
• Understanding of the Family Law Rules and local practice directio