Job Description: Law Clerk
Company: Beaton Burke Young LLP
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Job Category: Family Law
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Not Specified
Law Clerk
Beaton Burke Young is a team of experienced Toronto-based family law professionals. We represent clients with a wide variety of family law issues. We are looking for a Full-Time Law Clerk to join our team in the new year. We will be interviewing for this position in early December.
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Sarah Young – sarah@bbylaw.ca. We would also be happy to discuss the position with you further.
All applications will be treated as confidential.
Job Description
The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience as a law clerk in a family law setting. Candidates with other relevant experience will also be considered.
Responsibilities:
· Aptitude with computer software, MS Office, DivorceMate, Leap and CaseLines in particular
· Knowledge of Family Law Rules, court procedures and practices
· Drafting and assembling material for filing at court
· Preparing Financial and Net Family Property Statements
· Assisting with drafting Applications, Affidavits, Separation Agreements, etc.
· Liaising with clients and opposing counsel
· Strong client service skills
· Ability to multi-task
· Effective writing and communication skills
Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The position includes health benefits, 6 weeks of holidays (2 of the 6 during the firm's annual holiday closing), and a hybrid work environment.