Careers at Sherman Law LLP - Join Our Team!

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. Our approach is rooted in careful listening, thoughtful analysis, and a commitment to understanding each client’s unique circumstances before providing tailored legal advice.

A supportive workplace where your experience is valued

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits package and generous paid vacation
Flexible working hours and professional development supported by the firm
Friendly, respectful, and collaborative work culture
Exposure to interesting family law, estate planning, and estate matters
Opportunity for long-term career growth within the firm
We offer a supportive, organized office environment for skilled professionals where we value open communication, a collaborative work culture and a work-life balance with predictable working hours
Our legal support staff are professional partners in the work that we do on behalf of our valued clients
We are looking for legal support staff who want to be part of a professional and respectful environment where their contribution is valued and their role is essential to the success of the team
Waterloo Region is a great place to live, work and raise a family. We are a diverse and thriving community with a unique blend of urban and rural areas making Waterloo Region a perfect choice to live, work and explore!

Due to continued growth, we currently have the following career opportunities for legal administrative support available at our law firm:

Legal Assistant/Law Clerk (5+ years)

Senior Legal Assistant/Senior Law Clerk (8+ years)

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Drafting, proofreading, and preparing family law documents (pleadings, motions, financial statements, net family property statements, certificates of disclosure, conference/mediation 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 preparing accounts in PCLaw
Preparing Portal and CaseCenter filings
General legal administrative tasks (filing, scanning, document management)
Assisting with client intake and triage of new clients

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, or combination of experience
Remote/Hybrid opportunity will be considered
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, Adobe Acrobat, CaseCenter, Estateably, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SpeechExec Pro is an asset
Excellent communication, client service, organizational, and time-management skills
Typing speed: 60+ WPM
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
A polished and client-ready demeanor
Reliable judgment and a proactive approach to tasks
Commitment to maintaining an organized and efficient workflow
The ideal candidate will combine strong technical ability with a professional presence, reflecting the standards expected in a client-facing legal environment

Receptionist/Legal Assistant (2+ years)

Looking for a receptionist role in a family law firm where your contributions are valued and your workplace is supportive? Sherman Law LLP welcomes experienced Legal Receptionists seeking a long-term professional home with a friendly, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet clients and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
Answer, screen, and route incoming calls efficiently
Assist with client intake and triage of new clients
Assist with client communications and routine inquiries
Schedule consultations, client meetings, teleconferences, mediations, and court appearances for lawyers
Manage lawyers’ calendars in Outlook
Receive and process mail and emails
Maintain office filing systems and assist with scanning and document management
Assist with client communications and routine inquiries
Support lawyers and staff with general administrative tasks
Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff
Scheduling consultations, mediations, and court appearances
Tracking deadlines in the firm’s bring-forward system
Maintaining dockets in PCLaw
Preparing Portal and Case Center filings
General legal administrative tasks (filing, scanning, document management)

Required Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Legal Receptionist or in a similar administrative/legal support role
Knowledge of law office procedures, legal terminology, and court communications
Legal Assistant / Law Clerk diploma or combination of experience working in a law firm
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
Comfortable working in a fast-paced legal office
Professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude
Familiarity with Outlook, PCLaw, Adobe Acrobat, CaseCenter, DivorceMate, Estateably is a benefit
Exposure to family law or estate administration is a benefit
The ideal candidate takes pride in their work and presents themselves with professionalism and confidence, both in the quality of their work and in how they interact with our valued clients and colleagues

Inclusion & Confidentiality

Sherman Law LLP is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Applicants from equity-seeking communities are encouraged to self-identify. All applications are kept strictly confidential.

How to Apply

Please submit applications including Résumé, Letter of interest, and References directed by email to:

Mr. Aubrey Sherman
Managing Partner, Sherman Law LLP

[email protected]

No phone calls or recruiter inquiries, please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.