Law Clerk

About This Role

Working as a Law Clerk, you will provide litigation support by reviewing and analyzing legal actions, issues, and investigations. This role involves preparing various court documents and conducting legal research to assist counsel.

Responsibilities

• Receive new file assignments; initial review and analysis of action, issues, and investigation
• Interpret, draw conclusions from, and categorize data/documents to provide written summaries and memoranda for counsel review
• Prepare content for Statements of Defence, Mediation Memorandums, Pre-Trial Conference Memorandums, motion materials, settlement documentation, and any other court forms/documentation that may be required for counsel review and approval
• Participate in the development of discovery strategy, provide recommendations based upon knowledge of the facts of the case, and organize data and information
• Review and analyze reports and records produced by opposing counsel in response to demands issued by HIROC counsel, and report results to HIROC counsel
• Prepare document briefs, exhibits, and other demonstrative evidence during the course of file and for use at trial
• Review and summarize transcripts, compile/maintain undertaking status charts, ensure that undertakings are satisfied
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Conduct legal research on specific issues for litigation matters by locating, gathering, compiling, and organizing data/documentation
• Analyze statutes, cases, and regulations and summarize for counsel review

Requirements

• Good understanding of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
• Strong computer skills in a Windows environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Legal Clerk Diploma
• Membership in The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario

Benefits

• Benefits are offered at HIROC

Important Details

• Office Hours: 8:30 AM

• 4:30 PM

• Schedule: Monday

• Friday 8:30 AM

• 4:30 PM

• Contract: Full-time Permanent

• Travel: None

• May be required to occasionally work after-hours

Application Process

• Include a current résumé or detailed qualifications summary with your application
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted