Careers

Associates

Join us at GGFI Law LLP, a Kitchener law firm with strong roots in the community and an eye towards the future. If you value service and enjoy building long-term relationships with clients and the community, you may be the right fit. The successful candidate will enjoy the benefits of practising in a multi-disciplinary and collegial firm in the heart of Kitchener-Waterloo. We offer competitive compensation, a bonus structure and a great benefits package.

GGFI Law is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation for interview or employment purposes.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to our Human Resources Generalist, Rachel Irvine, at rirvine@ggfilaw.com

Support Staff

Family Law / Civil Litigation Law Clerk

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | In-Person

Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000 annually

GGFI Law is seeking an experienced Family Law / Civil Litigation Law Clerk to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in family law, strong knowledge of the Family Law Rules and court procedures, and the ability to manage active files with organization, initiative, judgement and professionalism. Family law expertise is the top priority. Civil litigation experience and familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure will be considered a strong asset.

This is for a new position and is not for an existing vacancy.

GGFI Law offers a friendly, collegial work environment, competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

Manage multiple active family law files with appropriate supervision;
Prepare and draft documents for lawyer review, including pleadings, financial statements, motions, affidavits, separation agreements, minutes of settlement, offers to settle, draft orders, and related court forms;
Assist with financial disclosure, support calculations, Net Family Property Statements, disclosure briefs, and hearing or trial preparation;
Draft correspondence to the court, opposing counsel, clients, experts, and other external parties;
Screen new clients and gather initial information;
Triage and respond appropriately to incoming correspondence;
Request, review, and manage third-party records;
Communicate with clients in a professional, empathetic, and responsive manner;
Diarize deadlines electronically and ensure timely follow-ups;
Coordinate and schedule meetings and court appearances;
Handle digital file organization, scanning, and administrative tasks;
Collaborate with lawyers and clerks to ensure seamless service to clients.

Additional experience in civil litigation and familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure will be considered an asset, including but not limited to:

Drafting pleadings, affidavits, motions, offers to settle, minutes of settlement, etc.;
Diarizing and monitoring deadlines for multiple files;
Providing support to lawyers for trials, settlement conferences, mediations, motion and/or application hearings;
Providing administrative support, including binding, scanning and scheduling meetings.

Qualifications & Skills:

Law clerk diploma, related legal education, or equivalent practical experience;
Experience in family law practice environment;
Experience in civil litigation considered an asset;
Solid understanding of the Family Law Rules and court procedures;
Experience with DivorceMate and other legal practice management, accounting, document management, or electronic filing software;
Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Attention to detail and ability to proofread legal documents accurately;
Interpersonal skills that foster positive client and team relationships.

Compensation & Benefits:

Firm events
Dental care
Extended health care
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Vision care
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match

Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to our Human Resources Generalist, Rachel Irvine, at rirvine@ggfilaw.com.

GGFI Law is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation for interview or employment purposes.

Why Consider Waterloo Region?

Kitchener lies at the heart of Waterloo Region, a fast-growing metropolitan area of nearly 500,000 only an hour's drive from Toronto. Home to two universities (Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier) and one college (Conestoga), top-notch cultural amenities such as the Centre in the Square and the famous annual Oktoberfest celebrating the area's German heritage, "K-W" combines the affordability, charm and lifestyle of a mid-size community with the business and career opportunity of a larger center, offering the best of both worlds.

The Student Experience

GGFI Law LLP offers a wide spectrum of legal experiences for students pursuing either summer or articling positions. The GGFI Law experience includes exposure to such areas as Civil Litigation, Family Law, Wills and Estates, Real Estate & Corporate/Commercial transactions.

When working with our barristers, students will attend arbitrations and have carriage over Small Claims Court and Landlord and Tenant Board files, which will allow them the opportunity to interact with clients, opposing counsel, as well as the judiciary, each of which allows students to gain invaluable hands-on legal experience. Our students also appear before judicial bodies such as the Ontario Human Rights Commission, Provincial Offences Court, and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

When working with our solicitors, students will gain valuable experience drafting and reviewing contracts, such as partnership agreements, shareholders’ agreements, privacy policies, commercial leases, and real estate agreements of purchase and sale. Our students will also assist with large asset and share purchases of businesses, incorporating new companies including professional corporations, reorganizations of existing corporate share structures, and working with charitable organizations, including making applications to the Charities Directorate of Canada Revenue. Students will be a part of client meetings and strategic planning sessions with clients, brokers and accountants.

If you are interested in summering or articling opportunities with GGFI Law, please feel free to contact us.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.