Litigation Law Clerk
Job Description
Litigation Law Clerk
Our Client, a bustling and successful boutique law firm, is looking for a Litigation Law Clerk/Assistant to join their practice in Scarborough. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience as a Litigation Law Clerk or Assistant and be a quick learner. This firm has a staff that is down-to-earth and friendly, making your work environment enjoyable and warm. You will learn a lot at this firm, with supportive management and opportunities for growth. If you are looking for a firm you can “settle down” with, then this could be the one for you! Apply now. Benefits and competitive salary offered.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions, in accordance with the requirements set by the practice group.
- Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
- Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
- Preparing basic court pleadings or other courtroom visuals.
- Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.
- Scheduling and coordinating discoveries, expert witnesses or other court-designated hearings.
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures as well as medical terminology where applicable
- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent files.
- Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
- Updating contact names and addresses in the client database on a regular basis.
- Coordinating client meetings
- Other general duties
Qualifications
- Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant or law clerk.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
- Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Law Clerk Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
