Law Clerk – Family Law & Civil Litigation

C WHY Legal Professional Corporation Richmond Hill, Ontario Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid

About the Role

C.WHY Legal Professional Corporation is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy Law Clerk to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will primarily support family law and civil/business litigation files. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, manages deadlines carefully, communicates professionally, and looks for efficient ways to move files forward.

This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work from home. The successful candidate must remain responsive during agreed working hours and attend the Richmond Hill office when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and revise family court forms, pleadings, affidavits, financial statements, motions, settlement offers, and correspondence
• Prepare, serve, file, and organize court documents
• Manage disclosure, productions, undertakings, refusals, and follow-ups
• Assist with motions, conferences, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Prepare briefs, evidence binders, document books, chronologies, and witness materials
• Monitor court deadlines, limitation periods, filing requirements, and file progress
• Communicate with clients to request documents, provide updates, and arrange meetings
• Liaise with courts, opposing counsel, process servers, experts, and other parties
• Conduct legal and procedural research
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date client files
• Assist with scheduling, docketing, billing records, and task management
• Proactively identify outstanding tasks and support lawyers in moving files toward resolution

Qualifications

• Law Clerk diploma or equivalent legal education
• At least 2 years of Canadian law firm experience
• Experience in family law, civil litigation, or business litigation is preferred
• Familiarity with the Ontario Family Law Rules and Rules of Civil Procedure
• Strong English communication, writing, research, and proofreading skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and closely with a small team
• Honest, dependable, professional, and client-focused

Technology Skills

The successful candidate must be comfortable learning and using technology to improve accuracy and efficiency, including:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and cloud-based document systems
• PDF editing, merging, redacting, bookmarking, and document organization
• Legal practice-management and court-filing platforms
• AI-assisted tools for research, document review, organization, and drafting support
• Digital task management, file naming, and workflow systems

AI tools must be used responsibly, with careful review, confidentiality, and professional judgment. Accuracy and attention to detail remain essential.

Our Culture

We are a small and closely connected team. We work together, share ideas, support each other on difficult files, and help one another achieve strong results for our clients.

We value honesty, creativity, professionalism, accountability, and long-term relationships. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the firm and become a trusted member of the team.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent employment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible hybrid and work-from-home arrangements
• Hands-on training and mentorship from lawyers and senior team members
• Exposure to family law, civil litigation, and business matters
• Opportunities for professional growth and networking
• Meaningful responsibility and involvement in active files
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Long-term career-growth opportunities

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience, technology skills, and interest in the role.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Work Arrangement: Hybrid Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Compensation: Competitive and based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3G2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• QuickBooks: 1 year (required)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3G2