Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Law Clerk

Job #: 16810

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $95,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Primarily Remote after training

 Client Profile

Our client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for a Commercial Litigation Law Clerk. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Commercial Litigation law firm.
• Conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

-           Draft pleadings and file court documents through the e-Civil filing portal;

-           Prepare and revise legal documents, correspondence, and presentations;

-           Compiling records and briefs as and when required;

-           Manage and schedule lawyer’s calendar, appointments, and court dates;

-           Organize and review client documents, identify missing materials based on pleadings and client-provided information, and prepare Affidavits of Documents;

-           Schedule and coordinate examinations, issue notices of examinations, and draft client prep letters;

-           Manage internal and external communications including calls, mail, faxes, and e-mails;

-           Prepare mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs, and assist with trial preparation, including issuing summons and preparing joint books of documents;

-           Open, close, and organize electronic and physical files;

-           Additional administrative duties as needed.

Requirements:

-           5+ years of experience in Commercial Litigation;

-           Law Clerk or Legal Assistant Diploma an asset;

-           Familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure and general court processes;

-           Knowledge of Caselines;

-           Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, GhostPractice, ACL;

-           Familiarity with Dropbox, Adobe, Docusign, Zoom, Caselines;

-           Research experience with CanLii and/or Westlaw is an asset;

-           Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure;

-           Excellent communication skills, written and verbal;

-           Capable working under pressure while managing multiple priorities; and

-           Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;

-           Maintain strict confidentiality.

 How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to reception@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16810 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.