Regulatory Law Clerk: Detail-Driven Litigation Support

WeirFoulds LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WeirFoulds LLP in Toronto is seeking a capable Law Clerk to provide support to the Regulatory Law Practice Group, focusing on administrative and public law litigation for regulated professions. The role involves organizing files, meeting deadlines, reviewing client documents, and preparing affidavits, agreements, and materials for hearings and judicial reviews, under direction.

Candidates should have a Law Clerk designation, at least three years of relevant experience, strong MS 365, and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a Law Clerk designation.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
• At least three years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong computer related skills including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of E-Discovery (EverLaw asset).

Responsibilities

• Reviewing client documents and preparing affidavits of documents/disclosure briefs.
• Preparing agreements and other legal documents with some direction, often from precedents.
• Preparing hearing and appeal/judicial review materials in accordance with Rules and directions.
• Trial preparation including preparing document briefs and compendiums.
• Assisting in the preparation of lawyers and clients for examinations and hearings.
• Scheduling examinations for discovery and preparing notices of examination.
• Reviewing transcripts and preparing undertakings and charts.
• Assisting with scheduling of witnesses and preparing statements and briefs.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Client service

Education

Law Clerk designation

Tools

Microsoft 365

Word

Excel

Outlook

EverLaw

Job description

WeirFoulds LLP in Toronto is seeking a capable Law Clerk to provide support to the Regulatory Law Practice Group, focusing on administrative and public law litigation for regulated professions. The role involves organizing files, meeting deadlines, reviewing client documents, and preparing affidavits, agreements, and materials for hearings and judicial reviews, under direction.

Candidates should have a Law Clerk designation, at least three years of relevant experience, strong MS 365, and