Position: Litigation Law Clerk
Location: Vaughan/North Toronto - Steeles & Weston
Elia Associates PC provides a full range of Post-Development Condominium Law services to condominium corporations throughout Ontario. We see ourselves as unique in terms of the level of service we provide to our clients, our volunteerism within the condominium community at a National level, internally in creating a nurturing environment and having put together a team of extraordinarily talented lawyers, clerks and support staff.
We are now seeking another exceptional litigation clerk to join our team in Vaughan/ North Toronto.
If you are that person, we want to hear from you!
Primary Roles:
Assisting in the preparation of applications, pleadings, motion records, etc.
Drafting, editing, and issuing correspondence to opposing counsel and to clients
Managing litigation deadlines and maintaining tickler system
Meeting with clients, swearing affidavits, etc.
Assisting with trial preparations
Coordinating service of materials
Attending to legal research
Filing
Typing / Transcribing
Providing overflow support to other lawyers within the firm / staff
Assisting with administrative matters
Providing personal assistance to lawyers
Copying / Binding / Delivery Arrangement
Key Skills:
Thorough knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
Attention to detail
Typing (60+ WPM minimum)
Computer skills (knowledge of Office, including Word and Excel)
Communication – written and oral [English]
Spelling and Grammar (competent proof-reader/document drafter) [English]
Ability to prioritize assignments and execute within given timelines
Ability to work independently, follow instructions and take responsibility for work assigned
Organization
Professionalism
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
(9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday with a one-hour lunch break)
Experience: 10 years experience in civil litigation
Education: Completion of Law Clerk’s diploma/certificate from an approved institution
Job Type: Full-time, In Person
Starting Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Civil Litigation Clerk: 10 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Law Clerk's Diploma/ Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
