McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP provides a full range of legal services in Southwestern Ontario. We offer an attractive work environment with support services and a full benefit package. Employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture.
We have a great opportunity to hire a detail-oriented full-time Law Clerk to join our Family Law practice.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Management of matters from open to close: intake, retainers, directions;
• Communicating with clients, court staff, and other third parties by phone and email;
• Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence;
• Preparing and electronic filing of various court materials using DMS (iManage experience is an asset) and Primafact;
• Performing administrative duties: calendaring, bring forward managements, filing;
• Understand and apply knowledge of The Rules of Family Law

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the firm.
The ideal candidate for this opportunity will possess at least two years’ experience as a legal assistant/law clerk working in family law. The candidate must be able to demonstrate a strong eye for detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to interact with professionalism and diplomacy.
Salary is commensurate with skill level and years of experience.
If you are interested in joining our team as a Law Clerk, please submit your resume. We look forward to reviewing your application!
While all submissions are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls.
McKenzie Lake LLP is actively committed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply. We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• family law: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Management of matters from open to close: intake, retainers, directions;
• Communicating with clients, court staff, and other third parties by phone and email;
• Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence;
• Preparing and electronic filing of various court materials using DMS (iManage experience is an asset) and Primafact;
• Performing administrative duties: calendaring, bring forward managements, filing;
• Understand and apply knowledge of The Rules of Family La