Employment / Litigation Law Clerk - Toronto

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Employment/Litigation Law Clerk to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will engage in complex labor and employment law projects, providing essential support during litigation and business transformations. Your responsibilities will include document management, drafting legal pleadings, and assisting lawyers with research and client communication. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusiveness, while contributing to building a better working world for clients and communities alike.

Qualifications

• Paralegal/Law Clerk Certificate or Diploma required.
• Strong familiarity with civil litigation and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze documents for relevance and prepare trial documents.
• Draft pleadings and assist lawyers with legal research and client communication.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Familiarity with Rules of Civil Procedure

Education

Paralegal/Law Clerk Certificate or Diploma

Tools

MS Office/Office365

Teams

OneDrive

iManage

ACL

Job description

Employment / Litigation Law Clerk - Toronto

Location: Toronto

Date: Mar 23, 2025

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. 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.

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, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

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