Job Description: Junior Litigation Law Clerk

Company: BYLD Barristers
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Downtown)
Job Category: Litigation
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $TBD - Annual

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Junior Litigation Law Clerk

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education with a Law Clerk Certificate/Diploma or ILCO equivalent
Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and statutes
At least 1 year of relevant experience (cop-op and/or job placement accepted)
Strong computer related skills, including MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience with legal software such as Clio, ACL and PCLaw, would be considered an asset, however training will be provided
Knowledge of E-Discovery concepts and Construction Lien Litigation would be considered an asset, however training will be provided
Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently within tight timelines
Ability to multi-task and balance the priorities assigned
Eagerness to learn and further develop skills as a Law Clerk
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to deal with clients
Excellent attention to detail and diligent proofreading skills
Passionate about providing quality service and work product to clients

Key Responsibilities:

Review of client documents and preparation of electronic Affidavit of Documents
Preparation of pleadings and other legal documents with some direction, often from precedents, in accordance with the Rules of the Small Claims Court, Rules of Civil Procedure and Construction Lien Act
Trial preparation, including preparation of documents briefs and summonses to witness
Reviewing and summarizing transcripts of examinations and preparing charts of undertakings, refusals, and under advisements
Reviewing and assembling answers to undertakings
Preparation of Bills of Cost and Costs Outlines
Preparation of correspondence
Other duties as assigned

What we offer:

Health and dental benefits
Paid vacation and sick days
Work/life balance
Friendly and collegial work environment
Central downtown location within walking distance of Union Station and steps from the Path

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