Law Clerk - Ottawa, Canada - Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are

BLG:
Canada's Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.

We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development.

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You will be a key member of a dynamic and innovative group of lawyers, clerks and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Insurance and Tort Liability team, within Canada's premier full-service law firm.

Right from the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path in order to reach your full potential.

The key responsibilities of this role are:
You will be responsible for daily file management, including electronic organization, maintenance, and reporting on files
You will provide support on matters related to professional negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls etc.
You will provide support on disputes matters before the Supreme Court of Canada
You will assist the Firm's lawyers with drafting pleadings, preparing document production for the discovery process (including preparing charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence), drafting motions, mediation briefs, pretrial briefs and preparing for hearings and trials, acting as a liaison between lawyer/client and lawyer/opposing counsel and liaising with and retaining experts
Collaboration, teamwork and unwavering commitment to excellence are the order of the day, every day
What you will bring to this role:
3+ years' experience in a Law Clerk role with a focus on insurance defence litigation
Strong knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
Knowledge of procedures before the Supreme Court of Canada and the _Supreme Court of Canada Act_, the _Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada_, and the _Guidelines for Preparing Documents to be Filed with the Supreme Court of Canada _is an asset
College Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks Ontario Certificate
Knowledge of iManage, ACL, Kofax Power PDF, Word, Excel and Outlook
A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement

What does BLG have to offer you?

A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working
Certification in Legal Project Management (LPM)
Access to our market leading mentoring program
A talent development framework that helps you develop your desired career path, including access to training and continued education opportunities
Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs
A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a day off to volunteer and access to wellness platforms and programs