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Family Law Legal Assistant for mid sized law firm client, downtown Toronto.

Marberg Job Number :  2681.

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Target Compensation : From $65,000 to $85,000+ per annum, according to experience.

Additional Benefits :  Collegial, high performance work environment offering strong workplace supports and incentives, including excellent employee benefits package, group RRSP plan, additional paid time off between Christmas and New Years, additional paid holiday day during Civic Holiday weekend, paid gym membership, and superior professional training & development and people & culture programs.

Regular Work Hours : 7 hours per day with a 1 hour lunch break, to be worked during regular business hours, Monday to Friday.

Work Location :  100% onsite at client's downtown Toronto office near TTC station.

Responsibilities Summary :

Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to team of family law professionals, utilizing advanced knowledge of family law procedures, excellent organizational skills, strong client service, and the ability to manage a busy and fast-paced practice with minimal supervision.

• Prepare, draft, and revise legal documents including Applications, Answers, Financial Statements, Affidavits, Case Conference Briefs, Settlement Conference Briefs, and Orders.
• Manage and organize client files (electronic and paper), ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with firm policies.
• Schedule client meetings, court appearances, mediations, discoveries, and case conferences; coordinate with opposing counsel, court staff, and experts.
• Assist with the preparation of briefs, disclosure documents, and trial materials.
• Handle court filings (electronic and in-person) with the Ontario Family Court system, including the Superior Court of Justice.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other stakeholders.
• Track deadlines and ensure lawyers are prepared for hearings, conferences, and client meetings.
• Perform general administrative duties such as dictation, correspondence, billing, and time entry.
• Additional family law legal assistant responsibilities as required.

Qualifications :

Education : Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in Legal Administration.

Professional Credentials : Law Clerk Certificate an asset.

Preferred Work Experience : At least 5+ years of experience supporting a family law practice.

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Application Notes :

We are screening and shortlisting Candidates immediately and qualified applications may be contacted same day as date of application.