Law Clerk - Litigation

Services OR LP/SEC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada in Toronto seeks a Litigation Law Clerk to support the Litigation practice group. The successful candidate will assist lawyers with files, interact with clients, and prepare documents for discovery and trial, contributing to a high-caliber, international legal practice.

The role requires a Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate and 2–5 years of related experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with AI tools.

Qualifications

• A Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate or the equivalent in experience.
• 2-5 years of related private practice experience.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office product suite (including Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Experience with or openness to legal industry-related AI tools such as Harvey and Co-Pilot.
• Exceptional client service, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills as well as strong drive, attention to detail and initiative.
• General familiarity with Superior Court rules and filing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assisting lawyers with litigation files, including organizing files and documents.
• Interacting with clients and lawyers in the firm to obtain information and report verbally and in writing on the status of files.
• Summarizing transcripts of discovery and cross-examinations, lists refusals and undertakings.
• Assembling answers to undertakings.
• Preparing bills of costs.
• Preparing charts, chronologies and summaries of documents for use at discovery and trial.
• Assisting professionals/staff from Norton Rose Fulbright's other offices to obtain documentation from courts.
• Assisting with the billing and administrative reporting requirements for certain clients.
• Other administrative duties, as required.

Skills

Law Clerk Skills

2-5 years experience

MS Office

AI tools (Harvey/Co-Pilot)

Client service

Attention to detail

Superior Court rules

Education

Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Harvey/Co-Pilot

Job description

We are currently seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join the Litigation practice group in our Toronto office. Our Litigation team in Toronto is highly regarded for its sophistication and deep expertise, advising our clients on complex, high-value and sensitive commercial disputes. Our practice comprises the full spectrum of dispute resolution and litigation cases, involving general commercial, securities litigation, insolvency, construction, regulatory, and product liability matters as well as shareholder activism mandates. Our law clerks play an essential role in these matters and on our teams, making a meaningful impact on our clients and business. This presents an incredible opportunity to join a world-class group of professionals at an established Canadian law firm with a significant international legal practice. It is also an opportunity to be part of a market-leading, collaborative and collegial team, which has a significant focus on training, mentorship and development.

Responsibilities

The principal responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

• Assisting lawyers with litigation files, including organizing files and documents.
• Interacting with clients and lawyers in the firm to obtain information and report verbally and in writing on the status of files.
• Summarizing transcripts of discovery and cross-examinations, lists refusals and undertakings.
• Assembling answers to undertakings.
• Preparing bills of costs.
• Preparing charts, chronologies and summaries of documents for use at discovery and trial.
• Assisting professionals/staff from Norton Rose Fulbright's other offices to obtain documentation from courts.
• Assisting with the billing and administrative reporting requirements for certain clients.
• Other administrative duties, as required.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate or the equivalent in experience.
• 2-5 years of related private practice experience.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office product suite (including Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Experience with or openness to legal industry-related AI tools such as Harvey and Co-Pilot.
• Exceptional client service, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills as well as strong drive, attention to detail and initiative.
• General familiarity with Superior Court rules and filing protocols.

The salary for this position will be determined having regard to the level of experience and skillset of the successful candidate as well as the local market; however, we anticipate the relevant range to be $115,000 to $135,000.

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential. To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.

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Please note that this job posting is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy. Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions. The global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. With its global business principles of quality, unity and integrity, Norton Rose Fulbright is recognized for its client service in key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets. As a global law firm, we embrace a culture of excellence and working hard, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.