Law Clerk

Description:

Our client is one of the Toronto's leading Employment Lawyers conveniently located on the Yonge Subway line. The package includes a negotiable salary plus a bonus, comprehensive benefits, and a travel or parking allowance. The role follows a hybrid remote and in-office schedule, with three days in the office per week. The working environment is characterized by great camaraderie, and there's flexibility some in work hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal drafts by assembling and organizing information for legal forms and documents, including complaints, declarations, discovery requests, responses, and other pleadings.
• Conduct research by studying laws, statues, constitutions, regulations, court opinions, including precedents and reasoning, and trends using standard print texts and computers; preparing legal memorandum.
• Assemble case materials by collecting, organizing, and summarizing information, documents, reports, and evidence.
• Prepare initial case evaluations and advise attorney on litigation strategies.
• Communicate with clients, when necessary.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Law Clerk studies
• Minimum 2 years of Employment Law experience
• Knowledge of applicable provincial and federal laws including, but not limited to the Ontario Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, Canada Labour Code and Health and Safety Act.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and ensure timely completion.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules and filing procedures.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and instruction.