Litigation Law Clerk

Role Summary

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 position is $75,000 – $100,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

WeirFoulds welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We recognize the need to demonstrate equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do, and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

Accommodations in accordance with applicable laws are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Team at accommodations@weirfoulds.com.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.