Job Description

Siskinds LLP is a leading law firm located in Southwestern Ontario. We are a team of over 240 lawyers and employees covering personal legal services, business law, personal injury law, and class actions law as well as over 25 specialized practice areas. We help clients make the right legal choices, manage their legal affairs, and resolve complicated matters. Our culture and working style strive to make our clients' experiences comfortable, reassuring, and productive while delivering excellence in the services we provide.Class Actions Law Clerk - Full-time - Toronto OfficeThis position will require you to support our Class Actions department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, creating and filing Court documents (including, in particular, pleadings, complex motion records, and factums); research; administrative tasks; requesting, organizing, and reviewing records; and communication with clients.We need an intelligent ("quick to pick up"), enthusiastic and proactive individual who enjoys a fast-paced and multi-tasked work environment. The role requires sound administrative, time management, and organizational skills. It also requires excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and attention to detail. Our environment is heavily team-based; you will need to work well both independently and as part of a team. Successful candidates will have a sincere passion for learning and applying new technology.Our ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education (Legal Assistant/Law Clerk/Paralegal) and 2-8 years' experience supporting a litigation practice.The following skills and attributes are also essential:

• Above average interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to be proactive and follow through.
• Superior communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work to deadlines
• Above average keyboarding/computer skills (primarily Word and Outlook)

We are a cohesive team, and being a team player as well as having a strong technical ability and a positive attitude will make you an ideal choice candidate.We offer a technologically advanced environment with exposure to many specialized computer applications. Our comprehensive in-house training and ongoing support is of the highest level. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.Siskinds is an equal opportunity employer and will work with and accommodate any needs necessary throughout the entire recruitment, selection, and on-boarding process. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.siskinds.comPlease email your resume quoting "Class Actions Law Clerk" in the subject line. Deadline for submissions is Friday, August 26, 2022.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday