Job Description: Senior Litigation Law Clerk


Company: Rogers Communications Inc.
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Downtown)
Job Category: Litigation
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ - Annual

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Senior Litigation Law Clerk

Rogers Communications, headquartered in Toronto, is Canada's national communications company, engaged in three primary lines of business - wireless, cable and media. The legal department, comprised of more than 20 lawyers, is currently looking to fill a Senior Law Clerk position.

Working in a fast-paced, collegial atmosphere, the Senior Law Clerk, is an integral part of the legal team and also works closely with members of the regulatory, customer service, and other cross-functional departments.

What you will be doing:

  • The successful candidate will be key in supporting various legal claims, disputes, and requests.
  • Provide guidance/direction to customer supporting groups on the handling and direction of Power of Attorney, Death Certificate, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, Garnishments and other legal documents.
  • Review and respond to disclosure requests received from a customers solicitor, tribunal requests and court orders and/or summons
  • Provide consultation and direction on issues relating to legal and procedural compliance.
  • Proofreading and checking all documents and communications
  • Oversee Small Claims and Superior Court matters, including the review and drafting of pleadings and legal documents.
  • Support the litigation teams functions and ensure proper responses
  • Conduct legal research

What you have:

  • Successfully completed an accredited law clerk program
  • ILCO Fellowship certification (preferred)
  • 10+ years of work experience at a law firm
  • Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure
  • In-depth knowledge of legal terminology
  • Experience working in a fast pace environment
  • Strong technical skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong legal drafting skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment with or without direct authority
  • Ability to network across various departments and build solid relationships
  • Sound analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills with an ability to understand broad complex legal issues