Senior Litigation Law Clerk

TAG HR; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Litigation Law Clerk with over a decade of civil litigation experience, particularly in construction. This role involves preparing legal documents, managing court filings, and ensuring timely communication with clients and colleagues. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Bilingualism in French and English is a valuable asset for this position, making it an exciting opportunity for a dedicated legal professional looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil litigation experience with a focus on construction.
• A post-secondary diploma or certificate as a legal assistant or law clerk.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and executing court filings and legal documents.
• Monitoring deadlines and liaising with internal and external parties.

Skills

Civil Litigation Experience

Organizational Skills

Professional Communication

Multi-tasking

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

Post-secondary diploma or certificate in legal assistance

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Senior Litigation Law Clerk

Our client is seeking a legal professional with 10+ years of civil litigation clerk, with a focus in construction

Duties

• Preparing and executing court filings
• Accurately preparing legal documents and correspondence with minimal direction;
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence;
• Monitoring and calendarizing activities/deadlines and liaising with necessary internal and external parties regarding same;
• Monitoring emails and responding to client inquiries in a timely manner under the direction of a senior professional or partner;
• Maintaining, organizing, and updating the litigation department’s docket system of due dates for action and follow up; and
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary diploma or certificate as either a legal assistant, law clerk or paralegal;
• 10+ years of civil litigation experience with focus in construction
• Aptitude in Adobe and the Microsoft Suite is required;
• Experience in intellectual property an asset;
• A high degree of accuracy;
• Professional oral and written communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• The ability to coordinate and calendarize multiple deadlines, schedules and workflows;
• Strong proofreading skills;
• The ability to work alone and in a team environment;
• The ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment; and
• Bilingualism in both French and English would be an asset.