Intellectual Property Litigation Law Clerk
3 weeks ago
We are currently seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Law Clerk to join our team.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced IP Litigation Law Clerk to work alongside some of Canada's most highly regarded IP and commercial litigators.
**To thrive in this role, you must**:
Be proactive, able to anticipate and action next steps to provide seamless support to our lawyers and clients.
Have strong technical, analytical and time management skills.
Be solutions-oriented and driven with a strong work ethic.
Have in-depth understanding of Federal Court litigation and the Federal Court Rules and experience with Ontario Court litigation and the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Be highly organized, with strong attention to detail.
Display a growth mindset where you are open and capable of learning new skills to expand your knowledge and use software and technology in your day-to-day tasks.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core
**Responsibilities**:
Ensure all court deadlines are tracked and met and assist in project management of matters.
Coordinate document discovery processes, compile productions, prepare briefs for examination for discovery.
Summarize and analyze transcripts and manage undertakings and refusals.
Prepare documents for pre-trials, trials and appeals.
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Prepare cost submissions and cost schedules/bill of costs.
Perform litigation related searches.
Attend and support discoveries, hearings, and trials.
Liaise with clients, counsel and the Court.
Other
**Responsibilities**:
Mentor students and junior IP associates on IP legal processes and firm practices.
Participate in pilot programs and software testing /knowledge engineering before rolling out firm
- wide; assisting with training other firm members as required.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate degree along with a Law Clerk/Paralegal diploma or certificate is required.
4-8 years of experience working as an IP Litigation Law Clerk.
Knowledge of and exposure to the full range of IP litigation matters including patents, trademarks and copyright.
Strong experience and understanding of the Federal Courts Rules and Federal Court practice, including its e-filing system.
Experience with the PM(NOC) Regulations and PM(NOC) proceedings.
Experience with virtual and in-person hearings is an asset.
Experience with Relativity and other document database management systems is an asset.
Experience with Supreme Court of Canada practice is an asset.
Experience using IP databases such as the databases maintained by CIPO, the USPTO and the EPO is an asset.
KEY SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS
Professional demeanor and strong organizational, investigative, fact-finding, and problem-solving skills.
Skilled at managing evidence including voluminous data in eDiscovery.
Exceptional ability to communicate both orally and in writing to a broad range of audiences.
Ability to work independently and with excellent judgment to both follow instructions with mínimal supervision and take initiative as required.
Proven ability to project manage large complex matters.
Understanding of software used for hearings in Ontario such as Caselines.
A team player attitude and ability to build harmonious collaborative working relationships within your immediate team and across other departments in the firm.
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OTHER INFORMATION
**Reporting Details**: Director, Legal Support Services
**Hours of work**: Overtime is to be expected from time to time.
**Additional notes**: This is a hybrid role.
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