Civil Litigation Law Clerk

Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks' paid vacation

Wellness Days

Health and dental benefits

Wellness Credit

Health care spending account

RRSP Contribution, after one year of服务

Job summary

Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Law Clerk to provide direct support to a Senior Leader within our litigation practice. The successful candidate will bring a minimum of ten years of civil litigation experience and a Law Clerk diploma or certificate, with a proven ability to manage complex files in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires a proactive, analytical, detail-oriented professional who delivers exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail with flexibility to accommodate work demands.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion when necessary.
• Experience with eDiscovery software and document databases is an asset (Relativity, Summation, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge in Adobe PDF and MS Office 365.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve office issues with tact and poise.
• Experience/familiarity with Soluno and iManage is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal and external coordination of logistics for examinations for discovery, trials and hearings.
• Liaise with Court Registry Officers/staff to obtain copies of documents from Court files.
• Execute filings with Courts/Tribunals or service of materials on opposing parties.
• Establish and organize client files, monitor calendars, meet deadlines, document actions and next steps.
• Collaborate with counsel, clients and vendors for collection, review and production of documents.
• Draft Cost Outlines, Bill of Costs, Notice of Motion, and Affidavits for Motions.
• Assist in pulling cases for BOAs, creating, side barring and highlighting BOAs.
• Upload discovery to Relativity and entry of materials received or produced on production logs.
• Maintain a reminder/bring forward system, updating pleadings index.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Rules of Civil Procedure

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent working

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Law Clerk diploma or certificate

Tools

Relativity

Summation

iManage

Soluno

Adobe PDF

MS Office 365

Job description

Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Civil Litigation Law Clerk to provide direct support to a Senior Leader within our litigation practice.

The successful candidate will bring a minimum of ten years of civil litigation experience, a Law Clerk diploma or certificate, and a demonstrated ability to manage complex files in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires an individual who is proactive, analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional client service. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who exercises sound judgment, embraces accountability, and thrives in a dynamic professional setting. Working closely with lawyers, clients and colleagues, the Civil Litigation Law Clerk will play a critical role in advancing files, maintaining compliance with court procedures and deadlines, and contributing to the overall success of the practice through strong organizational skills, initiative, and a solutions-focused approach.

As a Civil Litigation Clerk, you will hold a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to, the following:

• Assist with internal and external coordination of logistics with respect to preparation for and the conduct of examinations for discovery, trials and hearings.
• Liaise with Court Registry Officers/staff to obtain copies of documents from Court files.
• Execute on filings of materials with Courts/Tribunals or service of materials on opposing parties.
• Establish and organize client files, monitor calendars, meet deadlines, document actions and next steps.
• Collaborate with counsel, clients and vendors for the collection, review and production of documents.
• Draft Cost Outlines, Bill of Costs, Notice of Motion, and Affidavits for Motions.
• Assist in pulling cases for BOAs, creating, side barring and highlighting BOAs.
• Uploading of discovery to Relativity and entry of materials received or produced on production logs.
• Maintain a reminder/bring forward system, updating pleadings index.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail with flexibility to accommodate work demands.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion when necessary.
• Experience with eDiscovery software and document databases is an asset (Relativity, Summation, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge in Adobe PDF and MS Office 365.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve office issues with tact and poise.
• Experience/familiarity with Soluno and iManage is an asset.

Hours

Monday to Friday, either 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Benefits

• Three weeks' paid vacation

After probationary period:

• 3 Wellness Days
• Health and dental benefits
• Wellness Credit
• Health care spending account
• RRSP Contribution, after one year of service