Litigation Law Clerk
ID: 10062
Job Description
Litigation Law Clerk
Ready to make an impact as a Litigation Law Clerk? Our Client, a firm with offices across the province, is looking for a dedicated professional to join their Dispute Resolution Advocacy practice in Toronto. With a minimum of 5 years of experience, you’ll play a key role in a firm that blends innovation with a supportive, collegial culture. This hybrid position requires 3 days in-office, offering flexibility alongside fantastic benefits and perks. If you’re passionate about delivering top-notch client service and thrive in a fast-moving environment, this could be your perfect fit! Apply now.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicating with clients to obtain documents;
- Maintaining an effective bring forward (BF) system in ACL;
- Drafting correspondence, including: emails, pleadings, documents, reporting letters;
- Receiving, organizing and reviewing client documents;
- Working with the eDiscovery team to ensure documents are scanned/loaded and coded in Relativity;
- Review of/coding and working with documents within Relativity database to produce Affidavit of Documents, etc.;
- Scheduling Examinations for Discovery and preparing and serving Notices of Examination;
- Summarizing transcripts and working with client to prepare responses to undertakings;
- Compiling/preparing/serving/filing pleadings, motion records, application records, briefs, trial records, bookmarked pdf’s, etc.;
- All aspects of trial preparation;
- Drafting Costs Outlines/Bills of Costs;
- Meeting with clients to obtain particulars regarding guardianship application files and other matters;
- Drafting Notices of Application/Motion, Affidavits, Guardianship Plans, Management Plans, Judgments/Orders, etc. regarding guardianship applications and arranging capacity assessments;
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Law Clerk
- Experience in commercial litigation/dispute resolution advocacy litigation;
- Experience with appeals is an asset, but not required;
- A willingness to learn and understand the appeals process is required;
- A keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
- A strong work ethic;
- Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail;
- Excellent communication skills;
- A keen ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced team;
- Experience with technology and working in a remote/ hybrid environment;
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines; and
- Experience with Relativity, Case Center, ACL, and a Document Management System (iManage) is an asset
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Law Clerk Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
