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Litigation Law Clerk
WeirFoulds LLP
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Über
The successful candidate will support the Commercial Litigation Practice Group lawyers in handling a variety of matters, including compiling, organizing, and maintaining files, handling e-discovery including document management, and preparing client correspondence and court documents. The successful candidate will work closely with senior Law Clerks in the Practice Group.
Required Qualifications & Education
Post-secondary education with a Law Clerk or Paralegal designation
Knowledge of litigation terminology and procedures
At least two years of relevant litigation experience
Estates and/or regulatory law experience would be an asset
Strong computer related skills including legal software and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong knowledge of e-Discovery (experience with Everlaw would be an asset)
Skills
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
Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Passionate about providing quality service and work product to clients
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 materials in accordance with the various Rules of Procedure 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 items under advisement. Preparing 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 Costs and Costs Outlines
Preparing draft Default Judgment Orders
Preparing charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence for use in hearings
Preparing correspondence
Acting as Commissioner for Taking Affidavits
Other duties as assigned
At WeirFoulds, we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service to our clients. As such, it is essential for applicants to be self-starters, dedicated to entrepreneurialism including client service, client development and the building and strengthening of client relationships. If you would like to be part of this dynamic team, and enjoy working in a collegial environment, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter and transcripts online.
This role is a new position.
The target salary range for this role is $75,000 – $100,000, commensurate with the successful candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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