Litigation Law Clerk
Job Description
Litigation Law Clerk
One of our top-rated Client’s, a busy and reputable boutique law firm, is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join their office. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years working experience as a Law Clerk, with a positive attitude and a strong understanding of Civil Procedure. As a Law Clerk you will be working for one of the firm’s friendliest lawyers, providing legal support in completing file summaries, preparing motion materials, drafting of pleadings, and more. This position will provide you opportunities to learn and grow professionally, gaining new skills and building a path to a successful future. You won’t want to miss out on working with this amazing firm – bring your expertise to the table and we’ll do the rest! Apply now.
Salary: Up to $70K + Benefits
Qualifications
- 5+ years working experience as a Law Clerk
- Insurance Defence experience is an asset
- Excellent organizational, drafting and communication skills ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, strong initiative and ability to work in a team oriented atmosphere
- A commitment to provide the highest level of service
- Knowledge of Statutory Accident Benefit schedule
- Working knowledge of the Rules of Civil procedure
- Experience with trials and arbitrations (summons, witnesses, preparation of notices of intention and requests to admit, preparation of trial briefs)
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the maintenance of document briefs and files
- Preparation and completion of file summaries
- Review files and preparation of mediations and discoveries
- Preparation of motion materials
- Drafting of Pleadings (notices of intent, jury notices, statements of defense, responses)
- Responsible for follow up with lawyer concerning work activities
- Responsible for the follow-up of undertakings
- Conduct of Legal Research
To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Law Clerk Division at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
