Job Description

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!

NOTE: We are not seeking a paralegal.

Primary Roles:

Work as part of a litigation team, including a senior litigation clerk and junior paralegal 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) Accuracy of language and communication - written and oral [English] Superior 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
Experience:

Civil Litigation Clerk - Minimum 5 years (preferred) Civil Litigation Experience (required)
Education:

Completion of Law Clerk's diploma/certificate from an approved institution (preferred)
Benefits

Eligible for benefits package after 6 months
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Civil Litigation Clerk: 5 years (preferred) Civil Litigation: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Law Clerk's Diploma/ Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person