Job Description

Our client is a Canadian law firm with offices in Vancouver and Toronto. They are currently looking for an experienced Law Clerk to join their Litigation Department within the Toronto office. The successful candidate will work closely with a professional team of Lawyers and will be responsible for a wide array of legal tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting Lawyers with all aspects of the document collection, processing, review and production processes;
• Organizes complex, multi-party construction files;
• Coordinates, reviews and interprets required evidence;
• Reviews witness testimony;
• Review documents and prepare chronologies;
• Drafts lists of documents, correspondence, and/or pleadings;
• Coordinates examinations for discovery and trial dates;
• Prepares all necessary court applications;
• Executes title searches or other necessary legal research;
• Use litigation support and eDiscovery software (Relativity) to support legal work;
• Assist through mediation, arbitration, and litigation process;
• Transcript review and preparing undertaking charts;
• Preparing cost outlines and bills of costs.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Law Clerk program from an accredited post-secondary institution;
• 3-5 years of Law Clerk experience, specializing in construction or general litigation;
• Working computer knowledge including: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Internet and litigation related software;
• Strong technical proficiency in using eDiscovery software (Relativity preferred) to manage eDiscovery projects;
• In-depth knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, Class Action Proceedings, and eDiscovery process;
• Motivated, professional, team player attitude with strong client-service drive.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Exceptional ability to organize complex, multi-party construction files with large volumes of documents;
• Strong ability to review and list documents using required litigation software;
• Highly organized with an exceptional eye for detail and a high degree of accuracy in work product;
• Strong independent work ethic and initiative;
• Proficient in using eDiscovery tools and legal document management systems;
• Ability to work well within a team environment;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Sound business judgment including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information;
• Exceptional time-management and follow up skills;
• A proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

TDS Personnel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations within reason due to a disability or medical need are available on request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.

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