Investigations Law Clerk, Full-time

Workplace Investigations; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Toronto seeks a full-time Investigations Law Clerk to support its investigation practice. The ideal candidate will assist in handling various sensitive workplace investigations, contributing to the entire investigation process from intake to report drafting while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Participation in bonus plan

Generous vacation entitlements

Extended health benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of a Law Clerk diploma or certificate program.
• 2+ years of relevant employment law experience or in a regulatory or investigations setting.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized individual with excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the intake and assessment of complaints.
• Prepare investigation plans and draft documents.
• Conduct legal and other research under the direction of the Investigations Lawyer.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Law Clerk diploma or certificate

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Document management systems

CanLII

Clio

Job description

Mortimer Khoraych is a leading law firm focused on providing third-party independent investigation, culture assessment and restoration services. We specialize in complex and sensitive matters. We are home to a diverse group of collegial investigation clerks and lawyers who possess a depth and breadth of expertise. We promote a culture of growth, innovation and excellence.

Mortimer Khoraych is seeking a full-time Investigations Law Clerk to support our growing investigations practice.

As an Investigations Law Clerk, you will work closely with our team of investigation lawyers on workplace, institutional, and regulatory investigations involving complex and sensitive matters. These include complaints related to abuse of authority, conflict of interest, professional misconduct, discrimination, racism (including Anti-Black / Anti-Indigenous racism and micro-aggressions), harassment (including human rights-based and sexual harassment), bullying, retaliation / reprisal, and other forms of misconduct.

You will engage with interesting, important, and at times complex and high-stakes files. You will play a key role in facilitating the investigation process from start to finish, including in the intake, evidence review, and report drafting stages.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented and highly organized individual with excellent writing skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist in the intake and assessment of complaints by reviewing preliminary documentation and preparing outlines for review by the Investigations Lawyer.
• Prepare investigation plans, correspondence, and draft documents.
• Prepare written summaries of oral, documentary, electronic and other evidence.
• Conduct legal and other research under the direction of the Investigations Lawyer.
• Organize exhibits and appendices for investigation reports.
• Correspondence with clients, investigation participants and counsel.
• Assist with quality assurance, proofreading, and document formatting of final investigation reports and related materials.
• Provide administrative and other support to the investigations team, including maintaining file organization, tracking timelines and tasks, data entry, scheduling interviews and meetings, and overseeing document collection.

Qualifications :

• Minimum completion of a Law Clerk diploma or certificate program from a recognized Ontario college or equivalent. Bachelor's degree or higher considered an asset.
• 2+ years of relevant employment law experience or in a regulatory or investigations setting.
• Superior organizational and time management skills; ability to manage and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to synthesize large quantities of information and identify relevant information and facts in an efficient manner.
• Excellent attention to detail, nuance and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable and willingness to take on new tasks and assignments when required
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience supporting workplace investigations or working in labour / employment law is considered an asset.
• Professional, diligent and ethical.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, document management systems, and CanLII. Proficiency in Clio and AI systems is considered an asset.

Working with Us :

Our workplace culture is focused on developing and supporting the best Investigation Law Clerks, both in and outside the office. We provide a friendly, respectful and engaging work environment, where you will get to know your colleagues, in addition to providing regular support and mentoring. We also support our lawyers by organizing regular social events, providing generous vacation entitlements and generally celebrating life's milestones. Our firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We offer :

• Annual salary of $55,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience
• Participation in the Firm’s bonus plan
• Vacation and wellness days
• Extended Health Benefits
• Pension plan
• And more

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a resume, cover letter and two writing samples.

We are committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. Mortimer Khoraych encourages qualified applicants from marginalized / equity seeking groups, or those who would contribute to the further diversification of our firm, to apply.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those progressing further in the recruitment process will be contacted.