Litigation Law Clerk (9782)

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm in Toronto is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to manage complex litigation files and support various legal proceedings. This role is perfect for a proactive individual with a passion for the legal field and offers excellent career advancement opportunities along with a collegial atmosphere and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law clerk experience in litigation required.
• Strong word processing and editing skills needed.
• Ability to manage files and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of routine litigation proceedings.
• Draft affidavits, motions, and enforce orders.
• Conduct due diligence investigations through to judgment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Proofreading

Education

Post-secondary Law Clerk program

Tools

iManage

DISCO

Outlook

Job description

Litigation Law Clerk

Bring your drive to a team that’s got your back. Our Client, a multi-service law firm, is looking for a Litigation Law Clerk who is as proactive and passionate as they are. If you are a self-starter with a skill for handling complex legal files, we would love to hear from you! You will join a collegial team, with an impressive range of expertise, ready to support you as you grow. With excellent benefits and great opportunities for advancement, this role offers more than just a working opportunity– it offers a career path to success! Apply now.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of routine litigation proceedings
• Responsible for preparation of affidavits of documents, refusals, motions.
• Drafting and enforcing orders, including garnishments, and perfecting appeals.
• Conduct preliminary due diligence investigations through to judgment and enforcement.
• Support Civil and Commercial litigation cases at all levels of court in Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada, including tribunals.
• Manage project documentation for submission of large multi-billion dollar construction dispute
• Consult with client on a regular basis to organize submissions through client Sharepoint
• Collect, organized and manage client data using iManage and eDiscovery platform, DISCO
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on revising, proofreading and finalizing witness affidavits with exceptional attention to detail
• Manage dispute submission deadlines using Outlook and shared calendars

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law clerk experience in the area of litigation
• Successful completion of a related post-secondary Law Clerk program.
• Experience with iManage, Outlook, and eDiscovery platform, DISCO is an asset.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
• Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

To apply, please forward your resume to:Zaheeda MeraliManager – Law Clerk Searchat [e-mail]

Tagged as: Law Clerk, Litigation