Employment / Litigation Law Clerk - Toronto

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as an Employment/Litigation Law Clerk, where you will play a crucial role in advising on complex labor and employment law projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on various aspects of civil litigation, including document management, drafting pleadings, and assisting lawyers with legal research and client communications. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this dynamic workplace fosters an environment where your contributions are valued. Embrace the chance to develop new skills and progress your career in a supportive and flexible setting, making a meaningful impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Support and coaching from colleagues

Learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have a Paralegal/Law Clerk Certificate or Diploma.
• Strong familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze documents for relevance and manage trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings and provide general assistance to lawyers.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Document Management

Education

Paralegal/Law Clerk Certificate or Diploma

Tools

MS Office/Office365

Teams

OneDrive

iManage

ACL

Job description

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1562779

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

As an Employment/ Litigation Law Clerk at EY Law, you will play a pivotal role in advising on intricate labor and employment law projects across various geographies. Our EY teams support clients through every stage of their business evolution, assisting them in managing the legal aspects related to their workforce for everyday employment matters and during employment litigation, restructuring, mergers, takeovers, and all forms of business transformation.

Litigation Responsibilities

Document Management:

• Analyzing documents for relevance, for producible and privileged purposes
• Drafting Affidavits of Documents and serving on appropriate parties
• Receiving, reviewing, and organizing opposing parties’ documents
• Reviewing and summarizing records
• Reviewing discovery transcripts, drafting Refusals and Undertakings Charts, requesting answers to undertakings, and following up
• Trial preparation
• Service and filing of court documents through court portals or as otherwise required

Pleadings:

• Drafting pleadings, including but not limited to Statements of Defence, Third Party Claims, etc.
• Drafting motion materials, including Notices of Motion, Costs Outline, Bill of Costs, Orders, Consents, etc.
• Preparing mediation/pre-trial briefs
• Providing general assistance to the lawyer, including drafting correspondence on the lawyer’s behalf, tracking the status of the lawyer’s files, conducting court searches, etc.
• Legal and other research as requested by the lawyer
• Communicating with clients, opposing parties, and court staff
• Keeping apprised of court rules and practices and updating precedents as needed
• Drafting documents such as termination letters and releases, policies, and employment contracts (working from precedents)
• Preparing presentations for seminars and attending client seminars
• Communicating with opposing counsel and clients

What Will Help You Succeed in This Role

• Paralegal/Law Clerk Certificate or Diploma
• Strong familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Experience in civil litigation
• Proficiency with MS Office/Office365, Teams, OneDrive
• Experience with iManage, ACL would be an asset
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

What we Offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture built on high-performance teaming, where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients, and our communities.

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

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