Civil Litigation Law Clerk

Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Civil Litigation Law Clerk to provide direct support to a Senior Leader within our litigation practice.

The successful candidate will bring a minimum of ten years of civil litigation experience, a Law Clerk diploma or certificate, and a demonstrated ability to manage complex files in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires an individual who is proactive, analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional client service. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who exercises sound judgment, embraces accountability, and thrives in a dynamic professional setting. Working closely with lawyers, clients and colleagues, the Civil Litigation Law Clerk will play a critical role in advancing files, maintaining compliance with court procedures and deadlines, and contributing to the overall success of the practice through strong organizational skills, initiative, and a solutions-focused approach.

As a Civil Litigation Clerk, you will hold a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to, the following:

•  Assist with internal and external coordination of logistics with respect to preparation for and the conduct of examinations for discovery, trials and hearings.

• Liaise with Court Registry Officers/staff to obtain copies of documents from Court files.

•  Execute on filings of materials with Courts/Tribunals or service of materials on opposing parties.

•  Establish and organize client files, monitor calendars, meet deadlines, document actions and next steps.

•  Collaborate with counsel, clients and vendors for the collection, review and production of documents.

•  Draft Cost Outlines, Bill of Costs, Notice of Motion, and Affidavits for Motions.

•  Assist in pulling cases for BOAs, creating, side barring and highlighting BOAs.

•  Uploading of discovery to Relativity and entry of materials received or produced on production logs.

•  Maintain a reminder/bring forward system, updating pleadings index.

•  Perform administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications

•  Understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

•  Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

•  Strong attention to detail with flexibility to accommodate work demands.

•  Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

•  Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion when necessary.

•  Experience with eDiscovery software and document databases is an asset (Relativity, Summation, etc.).

•  Advanced knowledge in Adobe PDF and MS Office 365.

•  Highly organized, detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

•  Ability to troubleshoot and resolve office issues with tact and poise.

•  Experience/familiarity with Soluno and iManage is an asset.

Hours: Monday to Friday, either 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Benefits:   Three weeks' paid vacation

After probationary period:

•  3 Wellness Days

•  Health and dental benefits

•  Wellness Credit

•  Health care spending account

•  RRSP Contribution, after one year of service