About the Company With offices all over Ontario, our client provides a full range of legal services.

The firm maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology.

Their employees enjoy a quick-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture.

Their positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service.

Our client is seeking a Law Clerk to support their Dispute Resolution Advocacy (also known as our commercial litigation practice) practice group in the Toronto, Ontario office.

This is an 18-month contract with the possibility of an extension.

The ideal candidate will have over eight (8) years of experience working in a similar position.

This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of three (3) days in office or as required.

Primary Responsibilities: Manage client files throughout their lifecycle, ensuring documents are accurately saved, organized, and maintained in accordance with firm protocols.

Apply sound judgment and file knowledge to anticipate next steps and proactively identify potential issues or risks.

Implement and maintain an effective bring-forward (BF) system in ACL to ensure timely follow-up, milestone reporting, and tracking of deadlines and commitments.

Communicate with clients to obtain documents and information required for file progression.

Draft correspondence, including emails, pleadings, legal documents, and reporting letters.

Receive, organize, and review client documents.

Coordinate with the eDiscovery team to ensure documents are scanned, loaded, and coded in Relativity.





Review and code documents within Relativity and assist with the production of Affidavits of Documents and related materials.

Schedule Examinations for Discovery and prepare and serve Notices of Examination.

Summarize transcripts and work with clients to prepare responses to undertakings.

Compile, prepare, serve, and file pleadings, motion records, application records, briefs, trial records, bookmarked PDFs, and other court materials.

Assist with all aspects of trial preparation.

Draft Costs Outlines and Bills of Costs.

Meet with clients to obtain particulars regarding guardianship application files and other matters.

Draft Notices of Application, Notices of Motion, Affidavits, Guardianship Plans, Management Plans, Judgments, Orders, and other guardianship-related documents, and coordinate capacity assessments.

Qualifications: Law Clerk Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum eight (8) years of experience as a Law Clerk in a legal environment, preferably litigation.

Experience with restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency litigation are assets.

Willingness to learn and develop an understanding of the appeals process.

Strong understanding of litigation procedures and processes.

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.

Proactive and solutions-oriented,



with the ability to anticipate needs, take ownership of tasks, and exercise sound judgment.

Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a strong work ethic, a proactive approach, and a demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive tasks to completion.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve administrative and procedural issues.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong work ethic and commitment to consistently delivering high-quality work.

Exercises discretion when handling confidential information and interacts professionally with clients, colleagues, and external parties.

Comfortable working with technology in a remote or hybrid work environment.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using legal document management systems, legal research tools, and case management software.

Experience with Relativity, Case Center, ACL, and iManage are considered an asset.

Salary: Target Hiring Range: $98,600 - $110,900 Commensurate with skill level, years of experience, and aligned with internal and market equity.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within the organization.

Benefits: Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care LTD insurance Life insurance Parking/Transit reimbursement RRSP matching program Eligibility for salary adjustments and/or performance-based incentive bonuses Paid Volunteer Time Referral Bonus Employee Assistance Program Hybrid work arrangement eligibility (3 days per week in office) Kids and Company partnership

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