Estates Litigation Law Clerk

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation, drafting and proofreading of court documents, including pleadings, affidavits, motions, factums, and briefs and trial records, as well as general correspondence and reporting letters.

• Formatting all court documents in accordance with Superior Court of Justice practice directions, including compiling records, bookmarking, hyperlinking, etc.

• Serving, filing online and uploading documents to Case Centres.

• Corresponding with Court staff, and in particular, the Toronto Estates List, as needed to request and confirm scheduling appointments, case conferences, hearing dates, etc.

• Coordinating and scheduling meetings, conferences, cross-examinations, and mediationswith counsel and parties.

• Managing the lawyer's calendar, including diarizing and ensuring deadlines are met.

• Assisting with email review and processing, maintaining and organizing electronic and hard copy files, and ensuring all relevant documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.

• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and financial institutions professionally and efficiently.

• Staying current on changes in court procedure and practice directions.

• Performing legal administrative tasks including overseeing file openings, preparing draft engagement letters, obtaining retainers, reviewing dockets, preparing accounts and billing.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills:

• Working knowledge of Justice Services Online, Case Centres, PDF editing programs, Zoom, Dropbox, PCLaw and Microsoft Office.

• Understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure and provincial/regional practice directions.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Strong organizational, multi tasking, and time management skills.

• Attention to detail with excellent proofreading skills.

• Ability to think critically and solve problems as they arise.

• Completion of accredited Law Clerk program or minimum 3 years' experience working as a law clerk.

• Minimum 1 year experience working in estate litigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay: Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, etc.

• Company events

• Company pension

• On-site parking

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day

• Monday to Friday

• No weekends

Experience: law clerk/legal assistant: 1 year in estate litigation (required)

Work Location: In person

Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.
Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.
As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.Company DescriptionW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.We're proud of the investments we've made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.Our ServicesW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization's staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, temporary positions and remote jobs for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.Our ExpertiseW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company's unique needs.As a W3Global client, you'll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.