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Family Law Legal Assistant / Law Clerk
Sherman Law LLP – Waterloo Region (Kitchener / Waterloo / Cambridge)
Salary: $50,000 – $90,000 per year (depending on experience)
Full-Time | Permanent | Flexible Hours Available
Looking for a family law position where your experience is valued and your workplace is supportive? Sherman Law LLP welcomes experienced Family Law Legal Assistants and Law Clerks seeking a long-term professional home where their skills and judgment are recognized.
We particularly encourage applications from senior clerks (8+ years) seeking a stable, collaborative, and respectful work environment.
Currently employed? Applying is quick, confidential, and handled discreetly — we respect your current role.
About Sherman Law LLP
Sherman Law LLP is a respected Waterloo Region law firm serving clients in Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge for over 48 years. Our firm specializes in Family Law, including collaborative law, mediation, and litigation, and also provides Estate Planning and Estate Administration services.
Why Join Us
• Salary: $65,000 – $90,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package and paid vacation
• Flexible working hours and professional development supported by the firm
• Friendly, respectful, and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to interesting family law and estate files
• Opportunity for long-term career growth
Key Responsibilities
• Drafting, proofreading, and preparing family law documents (pleadings, motions, financial statements, certificates of disclosure, conference briefs)
• Assisting with separation agreements, parenting plans, marriage contracts
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff
• Scheduling consultations, mediations, and court appearances
• Tracking deadlines in the firm’s bring-forward system
• Preparing estate planning documents (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney) and assisting with estate administration/probate
• Maintaining dockets and accounts in PCLaw and preparing CaseCenter filings
• General legal administrative tasks (filing, scanning, document management)
Required Qualifications
• 5+ years experience as a Legal Assistant / Law Clerk in Family Law
• 8+ years experience as a Senior Legal Assistant / Senior Law Clerk in Family Law
• Legal Assistant / Law Clerk diploma
• Strong knowledge of Family Law Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, Family Law Act, Divorce Act, Children’s Law Reform Act
• Advanced proficiency in DivorceMate, PCLaw, CaseCenter, Estateably, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SpeechExec Pro
• Excellent communication, client service, organizational, and time-management skills
• Typing speed: 60+ WPM
Inclusion & Confidentiality
Sherman Law LLP is committed to a diverse, respectful, and supportive workplace. Applicants from equity-seeking communities are encouraged to self-identify. All applications are kept strictly confidential.
How to Apply...
Please submit your:
• Résumé
• Letter of interest
• References
Please send completed applications directed to:
Mr. Aubrey Sherman
Managing Partner, Sherman Law LLP
No phone calls or recruiter inquiries, please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
• Legal Office : 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person