Law Clerk - Litigation

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tech reimbursements

Mentoring program

Training opportunities

Diversity programs

Job summary

BLG, Canada’s premier full-service law firm, seeks a Law Clerk to join our national Litigation team. You will support high-profile disputes, including matters before the Supreme Court of Canada, and assist with commercial and civil litigation matters.

The role emphasizes drafting, discovery, matter management, and collaboration with lawyers, clients and experts. BLG offers hybrid work, mentoring, training, and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a law clerk with focus on commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Familiarity with procedures before the Supreme Court of Canada is an asset.
• College Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks Ontario Certificate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in high-profile disputes including matters before the Supreme Court of Canada, supporting commercial and civil litigation matters.
• Drive litigation files forward by delivering high-quality drafting, managing discovery, coordinating with clients, counsel and experts, and advancing complex matters through all stages of proceedings.
• Draft and manage pleadings, motions, mediation briefs, affidavits of documents, undertakings, document briefs, and cost outlines.
• Take ownership of matter management: file organization, electronic data management, scoping, budgeting, client reporting, and coordination of complex files.
• Collaborate as a team member and mentor students, associates and junior law clerks; uphold excellence and client service.

Skills

3+ years’ law clerk experience

Rules of Civil Procedure

Supreme Court procedures

Excellent communication

Education

College Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks Ontario Certificate

Tools

iManage

ACL

CaseLines

Relativity

Kofax Power PDF

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.

We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development. Learn more about us at www.blg.com.

Purpose of Role

You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of lawyers, paraprofessionals and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Litigation team, within Canada’s premier full-service law firm.

Right from the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path in order to reach your full potential.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

Right from the start you will:

• Play a key role in high-profile disputes including matters before the Supreme Court of Canada, while supporting a diverse range of complex commercial and civil litigation matters.
• Drive litigation files forward by delivering high-quality drafting, managing discovery, coordinating with clients, counsel and experts, and advancing complex matters through all stages of proceedings
• Draft and manage a wide range of substantive litigation materials, including pleadings, motions, mediation briefs, affidavits of documents, undertakings, document briefs, and cost outlines.
• Take ownership of matter management responsibilities, including file organization, electronic document management, data management, scoping, budgeting, client reporting, and overall coordination of complex litigation files.
• Collaborate and contribute as an important member of the team and provide unwavering commitment to excellent client service
• Work as member of a collaborative team to mentor and share your knowledge with students, associates and junior law clerks
• Collaboration, teamwork and unwavering commitment to excellence are the order of the day, every day

What you will bring to this role:

• 3+ years’ of relevant working experience as a law clerk with a focus on commercial litigation
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Knowledge of procedures before the Supreme Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada Act, the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada, and the Guidelines for Preparing Documents to be Filed with the Supreme Court of Canada is an asset
• College Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks Ontario Certificate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent ability to take direction and work independently
• Knowledge of iManage, ACL, CaseLines, Relativity, Kofax Power PDF, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement

What does BLG have to offer you?

• A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working
• Certification in Legal Project Management (LPM)
• Access to our market leading mentoring program
• A talent development framework that helps you develop your desired career path, including access to training and continued education opportunities
• Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, access to wellness platforms and programs, and a day off to volunteer in your community

BLG is committed to building and fostering a workplace that is reflective of our communities, where all firm members feel included, valued, and heard. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates but acknowledge the systemic and structural barriers that have, historically, marginalized and barred certain groups from accessing employment opportunities. As part of our commitment to removing barriers to employment, we strongly encourage applications from members of these historically marginalized groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities and women. Accommodations are available, upon request, in all aspects of the recruitment process.

The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000, depending on level of experience, region/location, and other factors.

BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the unique skills, perspectives and experience each individual brings to BLG. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.