Opportunities for Litigation Lawyers

Law Clerk for full-time position providing Intake assistance and to support our busy downtown Commercial & Insurance Litigation/Arbitration & Business Law Team. The applicant should have 4+ years’ experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant/clerk and a College Diploma or equivalent and have strong “people skills” developed in dealing with law firm potential clients and clients. Familiarity with Commercial and/or Insurance Litigation is an asset.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking Firm Intake Responsibilities including Communicating with Potential New Firm Clients and Firm Lawyers
• Co-ordinating and monitoring administrative functions to ensure work is completed accurately and within established time frames
• Managing files through all stages of the legal process, including opening and closing files
• General administrative duties including entering timesheets as necessary and preparing accounts
• Maintaining calendar and bring forwards
• Conduct corporate searches, Personal Property Security Act registrations
• Preparing and filing Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Amendment
• Maintaining corporate records
• Preparing and typing court documents, pleadings and trial briefs
• Drafting Affidavits of Documents
• Scheduling meetings, examinations and other proceedings

Experience/Skills

• Knowledge of general corporate commercial matters
• Civil Litigation skills and experience
• Familiarity with estate administration and real estate matters
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court practice and procedures at various levels
• Excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills
• Superior analytical, organizational and prioritization abilities
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong technical skills and proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• PC Law experience preferred
• A team player who is resourceful, motivated and works well under pressure
• Able to take initiative, set priorities and multitask
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential

Salary based on experience and skillset.  Benefits package.

Interested and qualified applicants should forward a covering letter and resume, in confidence, to Danielle Brooks (dbrooks@gilbertsondavis.com)

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.