Law Clerk - Ottawa, Canada - Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT GOWLING WLG
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people.

As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered.

We are guided by our firm's Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm's core values.

We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

RESPONSIBILITIES

Initiates the organization of and manages files or parts of files, including requesting, indexing and organizing documentary productions;
Calculates litigation time lines and ensures deadlines are met;
Liaises with clients and professionals;
Liaises with experts and prepares Expert Briefs;
Drafts Court documents such as pleadings, Affidavits, Motion Records, Affidavits of Documents, Bills of Costs, Mediation Briefs, Pre-Trial Briefs, etc.;
Reviews transcripts to summarize and prepares lists of undertakings;
Follows up on answers to undertakings;
Files and serves documents;
Prepares charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence including medical records for use on discovery and trial; and
Provides litigation support prior to and during trials and hearings, including organizing attendance of witnesses;
Any other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Law Clerk Diploma (or related postsecondary education) coupled with a minimum of five years' experience, preferably in Insurance Defence;
Indepth knowledge of legal terminology, principals, processes and the Rules of Civil Procedure;
Knowledge of Litigation management programs;
Excellent software skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
Good keyboarding skills are required;
Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients' needs in a professional and courteous manner;
Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment;
Strong written, oral and verbal communication skills;
Ability to multi task within a fast paced environment;
Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.