Law Clerk - Litigation
Robert Half View all jobs
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist with all aspects of litigation, including case management, document review and organization, drafting and filing court documents, and preparing affidavits of documents and briefs.
- Manage the litigation calendar, monitor deadlines, and coordinate with counsel, clients, court staff, and opposing parties.
- Conduct legal research and assist with the preparation of court submissions, hearing materials, and trial binders.
- Communicate effectively with clients to request information, provide updates, and ensure timely follow-up on action items.
- Organize and review discovery and production materials for relevance, privilege, and completeness.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within file management systems and in accordance with firm policies.
- Support lawyers with tasks as needed throughout the litigation lifecycle, from initial pleadings through to trial and enforcement.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Law Clerk in litigation.
- Proficiency in legal software such as Adobe Acrobat, Cyberbahn, and case management systems.
- Strong knowledge of civil procedures and commercial litigation practices.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle complex cases.
- Ability to conduct thorough legal research and draft accurate legal documents.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with legal teams and stakeholders.
- High level of discretion and attention to detail in managing sensitive information.
- Familiarity with insolvency and restructuring cases is an asset.