Employment / Litigation Law Clerk - Toronto

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Employment/Litigation Law Clerk, where your expertise will help clients navigate complex legal challenges. You will play a pivotal role in managing labor and employment law projects, assisting with document management, drafting legal pleadings, and providing support to lawyers. This dynamic role offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment. Embrace the chance to develop your skills and contribute to a better working world while being supported by a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Paid personal days

Flexible work arrangements

Learning opportunities

Support and coaching from colleagues

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Experience in civil litigation and document management.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and analyzing legal documents for relevance.
• Drafting pleadings and motion materials for court.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Document Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Legal Research

Education

Paralegal/Law Clerk Certificate or Diploma

Tools

MS Office/Office365

iManage

ACL

Job description

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. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. 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 every day employment matters and during employment litigation, restructuring, mergers, takeovers, and all forms of business transformation. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that helps clients navigate complex legal challenges and achieve their business objectives.

Litigation Responsibilities

Document Management:

• Organizing documents, including utilizing document management software if applicable
• 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

Miscellaneous:

• 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
• Scheduling dates
• Keeping apprised of court rules and practices and updating precedents as needed

Employment Solicitor Responsibilities

• 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
• Strong computer 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. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes comprehensive medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm-paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays, and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• 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. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

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. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting ourneuroinclusionand accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

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