Law Clerk - Litigation

We are currently seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join the Litigation practice group in either our Ottawa or Toronto office, as a new addition to our team (as opposed to filling a vacancy). Our global litigation and disputes lawyers advise many of the world’s largest corporations and financial institutions on complex, high-value and sensitive multijurisdictional disputes. With more than 50 offices across the globe, we have one of the largest disputes legal practices in the world, with significant experience resolving domestic and cross-border mandates, international arbitrations and investigations and enforcement for clients across all the key industry sectors including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; transport; technology; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets.

This presents an incredible opportunity to join a world-class group of professionals at an established Canadian law firm with a significant international legal practice. It is also an opportunity to be part of a market-leading, collaborative and collegial team, which has a significant focus on training, mentorship and development.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate or the equivalent in experience;
• Experience as a Litigation Law Clerk, particularly with respect to e-discovery principles and software, including acting as liaison between third party vendors and counsel and administration of large document collections;
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work in a team environment;
• Excellent writing skills, organizational skills, and an attention to detail;
• Strong knowledge of typical office computer applications, including document management software, or a willingness to learn; and
• General familiarity with Superior Court rules and filing protocols.

The principal responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

• Assisting lawyers with litigation files in the Toronto and Ottawa offices;
• Organizing files and documents;  
• Working with e-discovery software and assisting in the collection and production of documents for litigation purposes;
• Interacting with clients and lawyers in the firm to obtain information and report verbally and in writing on the status of files;
• Summarizing transcripts of discovery and cross-examinations and lists refusals and undertakings;
• Assembling answers to undertakings;
• Drafting routine motions, pleadings and correspondence;
• Preparing bills of costs;
• Preparing charts, chronologies and summaries of documents for use at discovery and trial;
• Assisting professionals/staff from Norton Rose Fulbright’s other offices to obtain documentation from courts;
• Assisting with the billing and administrative reporting requirements for certain clients; and
• Other administrative duties, as required.

The salary for this position will be determined having regard to the level of experience and skillset of the successful candidate as well as the local market; however, we anticipate the relevant range to be $90,000 to $100,000 (Ottawa) or $120,000 to $140,000 (Toronto).

To apply, please register your resume online at www.nortonrosefulbright.com/ca/en/careers. We thank all candidates for their application, but will be contacting only those whom we select to invite for an interview.

Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.

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Please note that this job posting is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.