Senior Civil Litigation Law Clerk
Job Description
Senior Civil Litigation Law Clerk
Are you a Civil Litigation Law Clerk with over five years of experience and exceptional organizational and prioritization skills? Join Our Client, an established law firm, and work directly with an outstanding partner who offers a dynamic and fascinating caseload, providing an incredible opportunity for learning and growth. They pride themselves on fostering professional development within their team, ensuring you continue to evolve in your career. The office is not only modern and beautiful, but also includes a vibrant culture with active social committees, regular events, and a collaborative environment. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including RRSP, tuition reimbursement, employee perks, and much more. Be part of a firm where your skills and career aspirations will thrive! Apply now.
Salary: Up to $80K
Location: Southwest Ontario
Key Responsibilities
- First Point of Contact for new client/intake calls
- Conducting Conflict Search
- Creating entry on Master Civil Litigation BF list
- Scheduling appointments within lawyers’ calendars
- Preparing New Matter form for the file to be opened in the Firm’s Document Management System (DMS) and Matter Management System
- Digital and physical maintenance of client file
- Preparation of Retainer letters and collection of retainer funds
- Obtaining client’s ID and save copy to the Client Card when the file is opened
- Preparation of standard letters and template documents
- Create calendaring of important/limitation dates for each file
- Preparing documents using Adobe Acrobat for electronic filing with the Court
- Drafting Pleadings, including Applications, drafting Court documents such as Motions, Judgements, Affidavit of Documents, Writs, and Garnishments
- Liaison between client and lawyers, self-represented parties
- Dealing with Courts in various municipalities and regions
- Provide all clerk/administration support for assigned lawyer(s)
- Draft reporting letter and prepare accounts
- Preparing the file to be closed, including culling of digital and/or paper documents, returning originals to the Client.
- Responsible for diarizing 30 day no activity (or payment of account if required);
- Preparing file closing memo for lawyer signing along with General Ledger for the file to be closed in the Firm’s DMS and Matter Management System;
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma, or Paralegal Program
- 5+ years experience in a similar role with Civil Litigation
- Experience in Condo Litigation is an asset
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task while remaining well organized
- Exceptional attention to detail and accurate work product is imperative
- Ability to use initiative and exercise judgement in identifying issues needing immediate attention
- Proficient with MS Office
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro, Caselines/ Case Centre, JSO Portal, as well as a Document Management and Matter Management System
- Solid knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, process of Small Claims Court, legal documentation and terminology
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Law Clerk Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
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