Civil Litigation Law Clerk
Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP is seeking a Civil Litigation Clerk to join their team. The successful candidate will work directly with clients and lawyers, assisting in all steps of the litigation process. Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a clerk. A background in civil litigation is required, as well as having a law clerk certificate.
As a Civil Litigation Clerk, you will hold a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to, the following:
- Collaborate with counsel, clients and vendors for the collection, review and production of documents.
- Draft Cost Outlines, Bill of Costs, Notice of Motion, and Affidavits for Motions.
- Assist in pulling cases for BOAs, creating, side barring and highlighting BOAs.
- Assist with internal and external coordination of logistics with respect to examinations for discovery, trials and hearings.
- Liaise with Federal Court Registry Officers/staff to acquire copies of documents from Court files.
- Execute on filings of materials with Courts/Tribunals or service of materials on opposing parties.
- Drafting Excel charts or tables for matters involving damages, quantifying monies owed, etc.
- Establish and organize client files, monitor calendars, meet deadlines, document actions and next steps.
- Uploading of discovery to Relativity and entry of materials received or produced on production logs.
- Maintain a reminder/bring forward system, updating pleadings index.
- Perform any administrative tasks as required.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ability to manage a high volume of files.
- Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion when necessary.
- Experience with (or a desire to learn) eDiscovery software and document databases is an asset.
- Advance knowledge in Adobe PDF and MS Office 365.
- Experience/familiarity with Soluno and iManage is an asset.
- Understanding of or willingness to learn the Federal Court Rules.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve office issues with tact and poise.
- Strong attention to detail with the flexibility to accommodate work demands.
Hours:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm or 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
How To Apply:
Please address your resume and cover letter to Itzel Rendon at irendon@hhllp.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
At Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP we are committed to diversity in the recruitment, retention and advancement of our people. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enhances the quality of our work and enriches our lives. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Itzel Rendon, Office Manager.
No agencies or recruiters please.