Litigation Law Clerk

Grand River Personnel Limited; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Waterloo is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk with over five years of experience. The role offers an excellent compensation package and the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing case files, and ensuring compliance with court requirements. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of civil procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Law Clerk experience specifically within Litigation.
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and forms.
• Organizing and maintaining document files and case correspondence.
• Liaising with clients and service providers.

Skills

Litigation

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe PDF

ACL

PC Law

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$65,000.00/yr - CA$80,000.00/yr

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Senior Recruitment Specialist at Grand River Personnel Ltd. Est. 1978

We're searching for an experienced Litigation Law Clerk to fill a full-time permanent role for an established law firm in Waterloo!

With five (5)+ years of experience as a litigation assistant, you will be able to hit the ground running and take on all tasks as needed!

Excellent compensation package including annual salary between 65-80K depending on experience as well as the opportunity to work with an experienced close-knit team!

Duties:

• Receives directions on the status of the file, the steps required for the conduct of the file, with instructions to meet critical deadlines.
• Assist in drafting a variety of documentation including: pleadings, motions, forms, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.
• Assists the professional to ensure that each action on the file conforms to the requirements of the Courts and/or Governing Tribunals or other Government Department.
• Systematically organizes, tracks and maintains document files and case correspondence, using, where appropriate, computer database (ACL)
• Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary.
• Liaises with client to obtain and, when directed by the professional, provide information.
• Communicates directly with service providers and judicial/tribunal officials in connection with the client’s file.

Skill Requirements:

• 5+ years of Law Clerk experience specifically within Litigation
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Experience with Construction Law would also be an asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Adobe PDF, ACL, PC Law a MUST
• Tech savvy with knowledge of Case Centre, Online Submission Portal, and all virtual platforms (ZOOM, Teams etc.)
• Able to prioritize and redefine priorities when necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Produce a high quality and quantity of work - occasionally under tight timelines.
• Strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, highly organized and proactive.
• Capacity to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to deal with a constant workload, while being able to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work in office; no remote work

If you have the skills and experience listed above, send your resume to: [e-mail]

Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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