litigation law clerk

Vincent Dagenais Gibson; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Ottawa is seeking a Legal Assistant / Law Clerk with bilingual capabilities and a Master's degree or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include researching legal documents, drafting correspondence, and preparing legal documentation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and must be organized and dependable. This is a full-time, entry-level position with benefits including dental, health, and vision care plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience required.
• Experience in civil litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research records and legal documents.
• Draft legal correspondence and complete documentation.
• Prepare and key in legal documents.
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence.

Skills

Bilingual

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Client focus

Dependability

Initiative

Team player

Resourcefulness

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Legal software applications

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Windows

Job description

Legal Assistant / Law Clerk – Corporate & Real Estate Law

Overview

Bilingual.

• Education: Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.
• Work setting: Legal firm, on site only.

Responsibilities

• Research records, court files and other legal documents.
• Draft legal correspondence.
• Complete legal documentation.
• Prepare and key in correspondence and legal documents.
• Research legal precedents and gather evidence.

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Legal software applications.
• MS Office.
• MS Outlook.
• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• MS Windows.

Court Experience

• Appeals.
• Trials.
• Hearings.

Area of Work Experience

• Civil litigation.

Area of Specialization

• Court and pre-trial scheduling.
• Legal services.

Personal Suitability

• Accurate.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Initiative.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Resourcefulness.

Benefits

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial Benefits

• Life insurance.

Other Benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).

Seniority Level

• Entry level.

Employment Type

• Full-time.

Job Function

• Legal.

Industry

• Law Practice.