Litigation Assistant or Law Clerk

Synectics Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking a Litigation Assistant/Law Clerk with 3+ years of litigation experience to support litigation and mortgage enforcement matters.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and proficient with Ontario court procedures, capable of managing files from opening to completion. Responsibilities include preparing and filing pleadings, drafting correspondence, assisting with trial preparation, reviewing discovery, and coordinating with lawyers, clients, and court offices.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant or Law Clerk certificate required.
• 3+ years of litigation assistant/clerk experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and provincial practice directions.
• Experience with electronic billing and document management systems.
• Proficiency with Adobe, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience with document review and litigation file management.
• Familiarity with programs such as DocuSign, OneKey, ACL, and Ghost Practice is an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills when dealing with clients, lawyers, and court offices.
• Ability to work independently and take direction from senior litigation counsel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and file pleadings, motions, Affidavits of Documents, and other court documents
• Draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, motions, and legal documents from dictation
• Assist with litigation and mortgage enforcement files from opening through completion
• Prepare for trials, including pre-trial memoranda, witness coordination, and hearing materials
• Review discovery undertakings, lawyer notes, and transcripts and obtain Answers to Undertakings
• Manage court filings, scheduling, process servers, and communications with court offices
• Maintain files, calendars, dockets, timekeeping, and monthly billing
• Communicate with lawyers, clients, opposing parties, and other professionals
• Provide overflow support to the litigation team as required

Skills

Legal document preparation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Legal Assistant or Law Clerk certificate

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

DocuSign

OneKey

ACL

Ghost Practice

Job description

Seeking a Litigation Assistant/Law Clerk with 3+ years of litigation experience to support litigation and mortgage enforcement matters. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proficient with Ontario court procedures, and comfortable managing files from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and file pleadings, motions, Affidavits of Documents, and other court documents
• Draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, motions, and legal documents from dictation
• Assist with litigation and mortgage enforcement files from opening through completion
• Prepare for trials, including pre-trial memoranda, witness coordination, and hearing materials
• Review discovery undertakings, lawyer notes, and transcripts and obtain Answers to Undertakings
• Manage court filings, scheduling, process servers, and communications with court offices
• Maintain files, calendars, dockets, timekeeping, and monthly billing
• Communicate with lawyers, clients, opposing parties, and other professionals
• Provide overflow support to the litigation team as required

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant or Law Clerk certificate required
• 3+ years of litigation assistant/clerk experience
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and provincial practice directions
• Experience with electronic billing and document management systems
• Proficiency with Adobe, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience with document review and litigation file management
• Familiarity with programs such as DocuSign, OneKey, ACL, and Ghost Practice is an asset
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills when dealing with clients, lawyers, and court offices
• Ability to work independently and take direction from senior litigation counsel