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.

1. Commercial Litigation law firm.
2. 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 , and quote Opportunity in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

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