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About the Role
Lerners is seeking a Law Clerk to support the Family Law practice group in the London, Ontario office. The Law Clerk plays a key role in supporting a busy and dynamic Family Law practice, managing both routine and complex files with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized professional who enjoys working with lawyers, clients, court personnel, experts, and others to help advance matters efficiently while exercising sound judgment, identifying issues proactively, and recommending practical solutions.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the progression of assigned family law files from start to resolution.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical file records.
- Monitor deadlines, court dates, limitation periods, and required follow-up activities.
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients throughout the legal process.
- Coordinate disclosure, undertakings, procedural requirements, and file administration.
- Draft correspondence and court materials using lawyer instructions, precedents, and established practices.
- Prepare pleadings, affidavits, conference briefs, motion materials, mediation materials, and other litigation documents.
- Maintain Continuing Records and related court documentation.
- Review documents for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and procedural compliance before filing or lawyer review.
- Prepare and update Financial Statements and supporting schedules.
- Review and analyze financial disclosure, including income, tax, banking, corporate, investment, pension, and property documents.
- Prepare Net Family Property calculations and related financial analyses.
- Calculate child support, spousal support, and other financial obligations using appropriate software and tools.
- Identify discrepancies and proactively follow up on missing or incomplete information.
- Coordinate court filings and service requirements.
- Prepare hearing, motion, mediation, conference, and trial materials.
- Organize evidence, disclosure, witness documentation, and supporting records.
- Assist lawyers with hearing and trial preparation as required.
- Anticipate file needs and identify opportunities to keep matters moving forward.
- Troubleshoot procedural and administrative challenges.
- Share knowledge, best practices, and practical guidance with colleagues.
- Contribute to process improvements, quality standards, and exceptional client service.
Requirements
- Law Clerk diploma or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible law clerk experience, including significant experience in Family Law.
- Demonstrated experience supporting complex family law matters through conferences, motions, mediations, negotiations, and trials.
- Strong experience preparing financial disclosure, support calculations, and property analyses.
- Membership in, or eligibility for membership with, the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario is considered an asset.
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Ontario Family Law procedures, court processes, and disclosure requirements.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage files independently while exercising sound judgment.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of accuracy, professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and legal technology tools, including electronic court filing systems.
- Experience with ACL and DivorceMate is considered an asset.
Location
- London, Ontario
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum five years of experience
Education Level
- Law Clerk diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $78,090 - $92,400
Benefits
- Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
- Eligibility for salary adjustments and performance-based incentive bonuses
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- Fitness/Parking/Transit reimbursement
- RRSP matching program
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid work arrangement eligibility (3 days per week in office)
About the Company
- With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners provides a full range of legal services throughout Southwestern Ontario.
- Lerners maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology.
- Lerners’ employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture.
- Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion — and supporting applicants of all abilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please get in touch with us at humanresources@lerners.ca.