Law Clerk/legal Assistant - Markham, Canada - Solomon Jones LLP

Solomon Jones LLP

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Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Role:

The Law Clerk provides support to the paralegals. The Law Clerk is responsible for preparing legal documents and researching legislation. This position is also in charge of all reception duties.

Skill Requirements:

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize job tasks in order to meet tight deadlines
Ability to respond effectively and professionally to changes in deadlines and priorities
Ability to ensure consistent attention to detail
Ability to work independently within a team environment
Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive information
A positive, supportive and professional attitude

Duties:

Preparation of briefs, pleadings and appeals to be filed with various courts
Preparation of affidavits of documents, bills of costs, motions, etc.
Organize and manage high volumes of documents in the firm's document management system
Under the direction of a paralegal, resolves routine legal issues
Daily preparation of dockets
Research and analyze statutes, recorded judicial decisions and legal articles
Prepare assessments
Address client inquiries as required
Monitor and notify the Litigation Department of any court form changes or updates to the Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Small Claims Court and other rules that the department relies upon

- eDiscovery software management and maintenance

Train incoming students on court filing procedures, both inperson and electronically
Assist with other projects and support other departments as required

Salary:
$42,367.00-$46,195.00 per year

Schedule: