Law Clerk, Dispute Resolution Advocacy - 8+ Years - Toronto (Hybrid) - 18 Month Contract Role

Description With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners LLP provides a full range of legal services throughout Ontario. Lerners maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology. Lerners’ employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture. Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service. Lerners is seeking a Law Clerk to support our 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. The deadline for applying is August 5, at 11:59 p.m. 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. Benefits of Working at Lerners: Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding. Our skilled Learning and Development team provides training and continued support to all firm members. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package: 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)

Manage the full lifecycle of client files in a commercial litigation practice, including drafting legal documents and coordinating court materials. Responsibilities also include managing eDiscovery processes in Relativity and assisting with trial preparation and guardianship applications.

Requires a Law Clerk Diploma and at least eight years of experience in a legal environment, preferably in litigation. Candidates must be proficient in legal document management systems and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

• Health Care • Extended Health Care • Dental Care • Vision Care • LTD Insurance • Life Insurance • Parking/Transit Reimbursement • RRSP Matching Program • Salary Adjustments • Performance-based Incentive Bonuses • Paid Volunteer Time • Referral Bonus • Employee Assistance Program • Hybrid Work Arrangement

• Customer servicePreferred

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• Litigation Procedures
• File Management
• Legal Drafting
• eDiscovery
• Relativity
• Trial Preparation
• Case Management
• Time Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Confidentiality
• Attention To Detail
• Client Service

• Legal
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week