Location: Toronto Ontario
Company: Garfinkle Biderman LLP
Department: Litigation
Reports to:Senior Litigation Partner
Summary
Located in downtown Toronto, Garfinkle Biderman LLP is a cohesive, efficient, and forward-thinking law firm, powered by a team of lawyers specializing in a wide range of practice areas. We are currently seeking a Litigation Law Clerk who is organized, detail-oriented and demonstrates strong communication skills as well as professionalism to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Preparation, service, and filing of court pleadings, motions, Affidavits of Documents, and other court documents for multiple jurisdictions, including but not limited to the provincial Superior Courts, Commercial List and Courts of Appeal
- Prepare for trial, including pre-trial memorandum, organizing for trial, arranging witnesses, and pre-hearing and Hearing preparation.
- Communicate with lawyers, team members, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases and projects.
- Drafting correspondence.
- Coordinating with court offices and scheduling of appointments.
- Organize and maintain office files and records in accordance with the firm's procedures.
- Managing litigation and mortgage enforcement matters from start to finish.
- Coordinating with process servers and court offices.
- Drafting/proofreading, serving, and filing legal documents.
- Review discovery undertakings, lawyer notes, transcripts, and prepare and obtain Answers to Undertakings.
- Monthly Billing.
- Accountable for all assigned work.
- Working with various programs such as Adobe, DocuSign, Onekey, ACL, and Ghost Practice or other billing software, etc. as required.
- Administrative tasks including filing, scanning, docketing, calendar management, client meetings, closing/opening files, and timekeeping.
- Assist others with work overflow when required.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Law clerk, legal assistant, or paralegal diploma/certificate is required.
- Minimum 3 or more years of Litigation experience.
- Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and provincial practice directions.
- Experience with Electronic Billing and Document Management Systems.
- Proficient in the use and application of Adobe, Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with document review.
- Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, lawyers, and court offices.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, as well as bring a positive teamwork attitude to the workplace.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this role, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits:
- Dental Care
- Extended Health care
- Paid time off
- Casual Dress
- Company Events
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
