Litigation Law Clerk
Top Benefits
About the role
We're searching for an experienced Litigation Law Clerk to fill a full-time permanent role for an established law firm in Waterloo!
With five (5)+ years of experience as a litigation assistant, you will be able to hit the ground running and take on all tasks as needed!
Excellent compensation package including annual salary between 65-80K depending on experience as well as the opportunity to work with an experienced close-knit team!
Duties:
- Receives directions on the status of the file, the steps required for the conduct of the file, with instructions to meet critical deadlines.
- Assist in drafting a variety of documentation including: pleadings, motions, forms, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.
- Assists the professional to ensure that each action on the file conforms to the requirements of the Courts and/or Governing Tribunals or other Government Department.
- Systematically organizes, tracks and maintains document files and case correspondence, using, where appropriate, computer database (ACL)
- Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary.
- Liaises with client to obtain and, when directed by the professional, provide information.
- Communicates directly with service providers and judicial/tribunal officials in connection with the client’s file.
Skill Requirements:
- 5+ years of Law Clerk experience specifically within Litigation
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Experience with Construction Law would also be an asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Adobe PDF, ACL, PC Law a MUST
- Tech savvy with knowledge of Case Centre, Online Submission Portal, and all virtual platforms (ZOOM, Teams etc.)
- Able to prioritize and redefine priorities when necessary.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Produce a high quality and quantity of work - occasionally under tight timelines.
- Strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, highly organized and proactive.
- Capacity to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to deal with a constant workload, while being able to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
- Ability to work in office ; no remote work
If you have the skills and experience listed above, send your resume to: jayne@grandriverpersonnel.ca
Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
About Grand River Personnel Limited
Grand River Personnel Limited is a member in good standing with ACSESS - Association of Canadian Search Employment and Staffing Services.
Who Are We?
Grand River Personnel Ltd. is a locally owned and operated staffing service located in Kitchener, Ontario Canada. Our mission is to provide professional quality and service to the business and candidate communities.
What Do We Do?
Our main function is to provide total staffing services for local businesses who are searching for candidates to accept temporary, contract and full-time positions.
Our service is completely free of charge to all candidates.
Mandates We Carefully Monitor:
To maintain a genuine interest in our client's and candidate's needs
To promote ethical and professional standards
To effectively use "State-of-the-Art" means of evaluating and training applicants
To maintain caring and dedicated employees
To provide diversified and flexible service to the business communities we serve
Litigation Law Clerk
Top Benefits
About the role
We're searching for an experienced Litigation Law Clerk to fill a full-time permanent role for an established law firm in Waterloo!
With five (5)+ years of experience as a litigation assistant, you will be able to hit the ground running and take on all tasks as needed!
Excellent compensation package including annual salary between 65-80K depending on experience as well as the opportunity to work with an experienced close-knit team!
Duties:
- Receives directions on the status of the file, the steps required for the conduct of the file, with instructions to meet critical deadlines.
- Assist in drafting a variety of documentation including: pleadings, motions, forms, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.
- Assists the professional to ensure that each action on the file conforms to the requirements of the Courts and/or Governing Tribunals or other Government Department.
- Systematically organizes, tracks and maintains document files and case correspondence, using, where appropriate, computer database (ACL)
- Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary.
- Liaises with client to obtain and, when directed by the professional, provide information.
- Communicates directly with service providers and judicial/tribunal officials in connection with the client’s file.
Skill Requirements:
- 5+ years of Law Clerk experience specifically within Litigation
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Experience with Construction Law would also be an asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Adobe PDF, ACL, PC Law a MUST
- Tech savvy with knowledge of Case Centre, Online Submission Portal, and all virtual platforms (ZOOM, Teams etc.)
- Able to prioritize and redefine priorities when necessary.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Produce a high quality and quantity of work - occasionally under tight timelines.
- Strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, highly organized and proactive.
- Capacity to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to deal with a constant workload, while being able to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
- Ability to work in office ; no remote work
If you have the skills and experience listed above, send your resume to: jayne@grandriverpersonnel.ca
Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
About Grand River Personnel Limited
Grand River Personnel Limited is a member in good standing with ACSESS - Association of Canadian Search Employment and Staffing Services.
Who Are We?
Grand River Personnel Ltd. is a locally owned and operated staffing service located in Kitchener, Ontario Canada. Our mission is to provide professional quality and service to the business and candidate communities.
What Do We Do?
Our main function is to provide total staffing services for local businesses who are searching for candidates to accept temporary, contract and full-time positions.
Our service is completely free of charge to all candidates.
Mandates We Carefully Monitor:
To maintain a genuine interest in our client's and candidate's needs
To promote ethical and professional standards
To effectively use "State-of-the-Art" means of evaluating and training applicants
To maintain caring and dedicated employees
To provide diversified and flexible service to the business communities we serve