Litigation Law Clerk , Bilingual

Adecco; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk in Ottawa, ON, to support legal processes by reviewing pleadings, preparing court documents, and assisting lawyers. The ideal candidate is bilingual in French and English with 3-5 years of experience in a law firm setting. This full-time position requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of law clerk experience, ideally in a law firm setting.
• Typing speed of approximately 60 words per minute.
• Experience with all court levels.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and revising pleadings for tribunals and court levels.
• Preparing and filing necessary forms with the appropriate bodies.
• Assisting lawyers in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Attention to detail

Proactive thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Positive attitude

Tools

OneKey

Caselines

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Adecco is currently recruiting for a Litigation Law Clerk for our client in Ottawa, ON. The ideal candidate must be able to work on-site.

Responsibilities of the Litigation Law Clerk include:

• Reviewing and revising pleadings for tribunals and court levels including Small Claims, Superior Court, Ontario Court of Appeal, Federal Court, and Federal Court of Appeal
• Preparing and filing necessary forms with the appropriate bodies
• Arranging and coordinating service of documents as needed
• Assisting lawyers in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences; handling administrative tasks related to individual cases
• Investigating factual evidence and preparing exhibits, charts, and diagrams
• Preparing court documents such as Affidavits of Documents and Bills of Costs
• Researching caselaw and preparing Books of Authorities
• Reviewing factums and finalizing with hyperlinks to authorities and tables of authorities
• Organizing and tracking firm and matter deadlines; maintaining the firm’s database
• Managing files, including opening, closing, and filing documents; communicating with clients and organizing meetings

Mandatory requirements for the Litigation Law Clerk:

• Bilingual in French and English (speaking and writing)
• 3 to 5 years of law clerk experience, ideally in a law firm setting
• Experience with all court levels
• Excellent attention to detail
• Typing speed of approximately 60 words per minute
• Advanced knowledge of OneKey, Caselines, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and other firm systems
• Ability to think proactively and use initiative
• Flexible, dependable, and able to work under pressure within tight deadlines
• Conscientious, approachable, and enthusiastic
• Ability to quickly build confidence, respect, and trust with others
• Positive attitude towards daily tasks and a solution-focused mindset

Additional details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative and Legal
• Industry: Legal Services

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