Regulatory Law Clerk
ID: 9780
Job Description
Regulatory Law Clerk
Our Client, a highly regarded and innovative law firm, is looking for a Regulatory Law Clerk who can thrive in a collaborative and welcoming environment. If you are the type who brings fresh perspectives, dives into regulatory challenges with a positive attitude, and always stays a step ahead, we want to hear from you! At this firm, you will not only enjoy a dynamic team culture, but also competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and the space to make your mark in the legal field. Apply now!
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing client documents and preparing affidavits of documents/disclosure briefs
- Preparing agreements and other legal documents with some direction, often from precedents
- Preparing hearing and appeal/judicial review materials in accordance with the various Rules of Procedures and Practice Directions (Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court of Appeal for Ontario, Supreme Court of Canada and various quasi-judicial forums)
- Trial preparation including preparing document briefs and compendiums
- Assisting in the preparation of both lawyers and clients for examinations and hearings
- Scheduling examinations for discovery and preparing notices of examination
- Reviewing and summarizing transcripts of examinations and preparing charts of undertakings, refusals, and under advisements. Reviewing and assembling answers to undertakings
- Assisting with scheduling of witnesses, conducting witness interviews, preparing witness statements and briefs and preparing and serving summonses
- Attending at hearings to assist counsel and clients, when required
- Preparing bills of cost and costs outlines
- Preparing draft default judgments or orders
- Preparing charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence for use in hearings
- Preparing correspondence
- Acting as commissioner to take oaths
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education with a Law Clerk designation
- 3+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm environment
- Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and statutes
- Strong computer related skills including legal software and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of E-Discovery
- Experience with EverLaw would be an asset
- 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 interpersonal skills and an excellent team player
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to deal with clients
- Excellent attention to detail and diligent proofreading skills
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Law Clerk Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
