IP Litigation Law Clerk (Contract)
ID: 4668
Job Description
IP Litigation Law Clerk (Contract)
Our Client, a recognized and awarded firm, located in Downtown Toronto, is seeking an IP Litigation Law Clerk on a full-time contract basis. They are looking for a candidate with extensive Law Clerk experience and an enthusiastic attitude. This is a great firm, with a supportive team and an inclusive and respectful working environment, allowing you to do your best work. This is a RARE opportunity to work with a LARGE firm that will care for you and your professional success. Apply now!
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the IP litigation database, organize and manage large files through e-discovery
- Summarize discovery evidence, prepare affidavits of documents, draft pre-trial and mediation memoranda
- Review transcripts and complete undertakings
- Assisting with preparation for motions and trials including preparation of costs outlines or bill of costs
- Drafting pleadings, orders and judgments, notice of motions and affidavits
- Review and analyze documents
- Assist with drafting correspondence and all litigation documents
- Act as a liaison between lawyer/client and lawyer/opposing counsel
- Produce the highest quality of work
- Take Initiative
- Confidential
Qualifications
- Minimum of eight years’ experience relevant to the responsibilities above, preferably at a large law firm
- Completion of the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certification
- Membership in good standing with Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
- Successful completion of a post-secondary Law Clerk program
- Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required and/or necessary
- Docket time
- Ability to work in the office
- Knowledge of the Federal Courts Rules and the Rules of Civil Procedure
- In depth knowledge and understanding of e-discovery software including IPRO and Relativity
- Familiar with ACL
- Superior computer skills with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication
To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager –Law Clerk Division at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
