Law Clerk / Assistant

Van Dusen Law Office PC; Russell; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A small, busy litigation boutique in Russell, Ontario, is seeking a full-time Senior Law Clerk / Practice Assistant. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and possesses strong communication skills. Responsibilities include document management, court filings, and drafting legal documents. Fluency in English and French is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in civil litigation.
• Fluency in English and French required.

Responsibilities

• Compile and manage documents electronically using Adobe Acrobat.
• Draft legal documents and conduct legal research.
• Manage scheduling and communications with clients.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Initiative

Detail-Oriented

Education

Law Clerk Certification

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

CosmoLex

Clio

iManage

Job description

Van Dusen Law Office PC Russell, Ontario, Canada

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ABOUT US

Van Dusen Law is a small, busy Ontario-based litigation boutique physically located in Russell, Ontario (immediately east of Ottawa). We practice in all areas of civil, commercial, and construction litigation, including insurance-related proceedings and plaintiff personal injury matters.

POSITION

This is a full-time position, located in Russell. As a senior Law Clerk / Practice Assistant, you are professional, discreet, self-motivated. You are highly organized, detail-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines, and comfortable working in a dynamic and collaborative team environment requiring you to multi-task and manage priorities daily.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What are we looking for in a law clerk/practice assistant?

Generally:

• excellent computer skills and the capacity to work without paper (we are paperless and use multiple software programs to work and manage the practice);
• a minimum of three (3) years experience as an law clerk, paralegal, or executive assistant, engaged in civil litigation;
• strong written and communication skills (you are the type to pick up the phone and call someone without being told to do so);
• strong familiarity of Federal and Ontario Courts’ Rules; and
• initiative and the ability to work independently but recognize when your colleagues need help and just pitch in.

More specifically, you will be responsible for:

• electronically compiling, OCRing, bookmarking, and hyperlinking various documents, including e-mails, records, briefs and court documents using Adobe Acrobat;

electronically uploading and organized documents Case Center;

• serving and filing court documents using the Justice Services Online portal;
• organizing and filing information, opening and closing files, drafting confidential written communications, memos to file, records of calls, and reporting letters;
• entering, managing, and verifying electronic database information;
• communications, including externally with lawyers, clients, and witnesses, along with managing all scheduling matters and travel arrangements as required;
• drafting legal documents and conducting file/legal research;
• assisting with answering incoming telephone calls and emails;
• performing other administrative and general office duties as required.

An ideal candidate would also have:

• experience using electronic customer management systems (CRMs), such as CosmoLex, Clio, and/or iManage;
• expert-level abilities with Adobe products (including Acrobat) and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint);
• experience with or a willingness to learn generative AI platforms;
• fluency in both English and French, written and oral.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the law, or you simply have a great work ethic and love to help people solve problems, but do not have the years of experience or skills listed, we encourage you to apply and explain how your abilities align with our requirements.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, and writing sample as a single, bookmarked, PDF format file to the following e-mail: office[@]mvdlaw.com.

Your combined PDF filename must start with the date on which you apply, followed by your first name and last name, in the following format: "YYYY MM DD FirstName Lastname.pdf" (example: "2025 04 14 London Ryans.pdf")

We thank everyone for their interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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