Bilingual Intermediate Law Clerk
Montreal, QC, Canada
Job Description
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At McCarthy T\xc3\xa9trault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the tenth consecutive year in 2022 as one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The role is predominantly a French language role. However, as many of the matters that a commercial paraprofessional will be engaged with can be national in scope and do require a working knowledge of written and spoken English. For example our commercial paraprofessional based in Montreal could work on a class action across several regions of the country and sometime internationally with English speaking documents and clients, or a multi national corporate litigation which has documents filings and legal research in both French and English. This could not be fulfilled only by a team member assisting the incumbent as this working knowledge of English will be central to their ability to support a large national and international legal team.
This position can be based out of Montreal. McCarthy T\xc3\xa9trault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Intermediate Law Clerk , you will be:
Records and project management
- Plan and manage each mandate based on a detailed assessment of the requirements and objectives related to each task, including the use of relevant technology and support resources.
- Liaise with other members of the Litigation Group.
- File and manage case files or parts of files.
- Work with clients, experts and lawyers.
- Meet with the lawyers to obtain their instructions, and participate in organizational meetings with clients, experts and the lawyers.
Case and trial preparation
- Provide lawyers with the required assistance and support throughout the entire case management process and during trials.
- Coordinate the issuance and filing of documents prepared for the tribunal or the court, in accordance with the instructions received. Assist the lawyers in preparing witnesses for examinations, cross-examinations and hearings.
Preparation of documents
- Draft the proceedings, such as interlocutory applications, fee statements, discharges and releases, etc.
- Prepare documents in support of the proceedings.
- Prepare and draft the chronology of events.
- Prepare summaries of the case evidence.
- Prepare books of authorities and exhibit binders.
- Draft the usual and other correspondence, in accordance with instructions.
Searches
- Carry out searches in transcripts and data bases, such as Relativity. Search for case law, literature and legislation in data bases, such as Soquij, Canlii, etc.
- Perform case tracking and legislative history searches.
- Perform due diligence searches on corporations or individuals in the Soquij data base and examine and analyse the dockets of the Quebec Courts, the Federal Court and the Supreme Court.
- Coordinate legal research with the other Canadian provinces and the United States.
Examination in discovery and trial testimony
- Assist in preparing witnesses for examinations and testimonies at trial.
- Assist lawyers with examinations.
- Prepare summaries of examinations, judgments and testimonies.
- Ensure the management of undertakings and required responses.
- Prepare summary tables of follow-ups to objections.
- Examine documents pertaining to matters of relevancy and privilege with respect to the dispute and the issues in dispute, according to instructions.
Management of the documentary evidence
- Propose and find a solution and a tool to electronically manage the documentary evidence;
- Communicate and coordinate with external clients in order to gather information and evidence required to support their case.
- Manage documents in the data bases and ensure their updates, as well as monitor various data.
- In collaboration with the Litigation group support team, add documentary evidence and perform data base updates, and assist in the organization of electronic evidence.
- Organize the evidence received in print format from clients or other sources.
- Assist in the training, coaching and reinforcement of the team.
- Maintain the integrity of files and all record-keeping systems.
- Record all billable hours in a timely manner and in accordance with the procedures and objectives of the firm and the department.
- Delegate tasks to the relevant resources.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- University diploma or college diploma or certificate in paralegal studies (or equivalent) issued by a recognized educational institution.
- Six to ten years experience as a law clerk or paralegal in a litigation department, including litigation experience, notably with complex litigation cases.
- Demonstrated knowledge of judicial law and the law of evidence.
- Ability to keep abreast of changes to laws and government policies.
- Ability to read and summarize documents, including technical documents.
- Great attention to detail.
- Proven ability to manage numerous priorities at once and respect deadlines.
- Proven ability to demonstrate initiative (notably with autonomous monitoring of files), and sound judgement, as well as to make decisions and accept responsibilities.
- Excellent writing skills.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy T\xc3\xa9trault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy T\xc3\xa9trault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2154904
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationMontreal, QC, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned