Senior Litigation Law Clerk
Job Description
Senior Litigation Law Clerk
Our Client, a respected mid-sized litigation firm, is seeking a Senior Litigation Legal Assistant with 7+ years of experience to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being the anchor behind busy litigators—managing complex files, anticipating needs, and keeping everything running seamlessly. You will be part of a supportive, down-to-earth firm that values expertise, collaboration, and balance, offering a hybrid schedule with three days in office. If you are looking for a workplace that recognizes your experience and gives you the space to excel without micromanagement, this is the kind of environment where your professionalism and initiative truly shine. Apply now!
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed legal research on statutes, case law, and precedents relevant to ongoing matters.
- Draft and prepare litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
- Review and summarize depositions, discovery materials, and other case-related documents.
- Organize and maintain client files to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and proper record-keeping.
- Track court dates, deadlines, and case milestones to ensure timely action and follow-up.
- Assist with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, evidence, and witness lists, and preparing trial binders and courtroom materials.
- Provide hands-on support during trials, managing exhibits and assisting with the presentation of evidence.
- Liaise with expert witnesses and coordinate their involvement in trial preparation and testimony.
- Collaborate with legal teams on eDiscovery processes, including data identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, and production using IPRO and Reveal.
- Load processed data into eDiscovery databases, assist in reviewing and analyzing electronically stored information (ESI), and apply coding or conduct searches to identify relevant documents.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards throughout the eDiscovery process, maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
- Use litigation support tools such as iManage (DMS), ACL (Automated Civil Litigation), IPRO, and Reveal, troubleshooting issues and collaborating with IT or vendors as needed.
- Stay current with developments in litigation support technology and contribute to implementing improved tools and processes.
- Communicate with clients to gather information, provide updates, and respond to inquiries under the supervision of the Managing Partner and lawyers, maintaining professionalism and discretion at all times.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7+ years in a litigation law clerk role, preferably within a law firm or legal department.
- Law Clerk designation from the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO). Certification in eDiscovery (e.g., CEDS) or related technical skills is an asset.
- Proficiency in using IPRO, Reveal, litigation software (ACL), and document management systems (iManage), or the demonstrated aptitude to quickly learn and use these tools.
- Excellent organizational abilities with a keen attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to handle complex legal issues and large data sets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with clients, lawyers, and IT professionals
To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Law Clerk Division at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
