Commercial Litigation Law Clerk
Job Description
Commercial Litigation Law Clerk
Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment? Need something a little less mundane? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you! Our Client, a top-tier, busy law firm, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Law Clerk to join their Toronto office. This multi-service firm will provide you with the opportunities for growth, providing you with new skills and exposure to interesting cases, alongside a friendly team of legal professionals. Your responsibilities will including document review, summary of reports, and managing files and data. Valuing your work, the firm also provides a comprehensive benefits package, a competitive salary, and other perks. Apply now!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to lawyers developing chronologies, budgets, costs outlines, affidavits, affidavits of documents, appeal materials and other court documents;
- Summarize transcripts and complete undertakings charts;
- Prepare and manage larger document briefs;
- assist in the management of the document discovery process including searching and organizing data and ensuring effective use of the technologies best practices;
- Reviewing transcripts and preparing lists of undertakings and refusals;
- Preparing and following up with opposing counsel regarding requests for productions and undertakings;
- Summarizing discovery notes, transcripts, economic loss and other reports.
Qualifications
- 3+ years experience as a Commercial Litigation Law Clerk
- Extensive knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Proficiency in IPRO Eclipse (or other comparable e-discovery litigation support software)
- Post-secondary accreditation for legal assistant or law clerk, or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with the Sedona principles
- Attention to detail
- advanced technology skills including Word and Excel
To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Law Clerk Division at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
