Law Clerk - Toronto, Canada - Book Erskine LLP

Description

Book Erskine LLP was founded by Hilary Book, Sara Erskine and Paula Amy Hewitt, each contributing a unique perspective and skill set to provide unparalleled litigation, corporate, securities and psychedelics law services.

We believe that legal expertise is not just a service, but a partnership dedicated to helping our clients realize and surpass their goals.

Committed to delivering exceptional legal services, Book Erskine LLP wants to be more to our clients.

With this vision in mind, our founding partners brought together almost 6 decades of expertise to give rise to "BE Law.

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Just as we aspire to "BE more" for our clients, at BE Law extends this commitment to our associates, students, and staff.

Our pledge is not only to provide exceptional legal services but also to cultivate a work environment that nurtures and empowers our entire team to:

• BE included at all stages of client advice
• BE trained on the art and business of practicing law
• BE supported in driving your career goals
• BE given direct client contact, flexibility and autonomy
• BE a part of an inclusive and supportive team

At BE Law, we are interested in hearing from exceptional, enthusiastic, and supportive legal professionals interested in joining a collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking team.

If you embody these qualities and are ready for a rewarding challenge, consider joining us at BE Law.

We are looking for a law clerk with litigation experience to join our team. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. This role requires in-person attendance at our office in downtown Toronto a minimum of four (4) days per week.


Primary Responsibilities

• Assembling document briefs and preparing court documents
• Preparing bills of costs, affidavits of documents and undertakings and refusals charts
• Scheduling examinations, mediations and court dates
• Maintaining the firm tickler system/diarizing deadlines
• Maintaining uptodate records in LEAP
• Court filings and uploading documents to CaseLines
• Maintaining and organizing files and records

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a litigation legal assistant and/or law clerk
• Familiarity with Ontario court practices, including court forms, the _Rules of Civil Procedure_ and applicable practice directions
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, and CaseLines
• Knowledge of LEAP legal software a plus
• Comfortable with technology and capable of assisting with electronic examinations and hearings
• Familiarity with ediscovery software is an asset, but not required

Salary:
$55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
In person