Commercial Litigation Law Clerk (Junior)
ID: 3672
Job Description
Our Client, a prominent and busy firm, is looking for talented individuals like you! Are you motivated and looking for a firm that will support you in your professional growth? Then look no further! As a Junior Law Clerk you will support the firm’s Commercial Law Practice group by maintaining files, preparing documents, and scheduling. At the beginning of your career you want to choose a firm that will value your work, offer a safe environment, and allows for developmental opportunities, which is exactly what you’ll receive when you work with Our Client. Benefits and Perks also offered. Apply now!
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education with a Law Clerk designation
- Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and statutes
- At least 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Strong computer related skills including legal software and MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of E-Discovery, including EDT Software would be considered an asset, however training will be provided
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work independently and within tight timelines
- Ability to multi-task and balance the priorities assigned
- Eagerness to learn and further develop skills as a Law Clerk
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to deal with clients
- Excellent attention to detail and diligent proofreading skills
- Passionate about providing quality service and work product to clients
Key Responsibilities
- Review of client documents and preparation of Affidavit of Documents/Disclosure Briefs
- Preparation of agreements and other legal documents with some direction, often from precedents
- Preparation hearing materials in accordance with the various Rules of Procedures (Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court of Appeal for Ontario, Supreme Court of Canada and various quasi-judicial forums)
- Trial preparation including preparation of documents briefs and compendium
- Assisting in the preparation of both lawyers and clients for examinations and hearings
- Scheduling Examinations for Discovery and the preparation of Notices of Examination
- Reviewing and summarizing transcripts of examinations and preparing charts of undertakings, refusals, and under advisements. Review and assemble answers to undertakings
- Assisting with scheduling of witnesses, conducting witness interviews and preparation of witness statements and briefs and preparation and service of Summons to A Witness
- Attending at hearings to assist counsel and clients, when required
- Preparation of Bills of Cost and Costs Outlines
- Preparation of draft default judgments or orders
- Preparation of charts, chronologies, and summaries of documentary evidence for use in hearings
- Preparation of correspondence
- Acts as Commissioner to take oaths
- Other duties as assigned
To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager –Law Clerk Division at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
