Contract, Law Clerk, Litigation

6 months ago

Toronto, Canada Toronto Hydro Full time

**WORK ILLUSTRATION**:
Responsible for supporting all aspects of the litigation and privacy practice, including the drafting of court documents, the review of transcripts, the preparation of affidavits of documents, the collection of responses to undertakings, responding to freedom of information requests, and the completion of litigation reporting. The Law Clerk receives guidance from and provides support to the Senior Manager, Litigation & Privacy and Senior Litigation & Privacy Counsel.

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

**_Toronto Hydro has implemented a mandatory vaccination requirement for all its employees. Proof of full vaccination will be required upon receiving a conditional offer of employment. Toronto Hydro will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to disability or any other ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code._**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Litigation Support:

- Responsible for the coordination and preparation of routine correspondence with internal stakeholders to collect necessary information for the handling of files, monitoring court deadlines, ensuring statutory limitation periods are not missed (specific accountabilities include: making demands for payment, preparing and issuing court documents, preparing and issuing judgments and writs, preparing witness lists, preparing affidavits of documents, reviewing transcripts, collecting and compiling responses to undertakings, processing of settlement payments).
- Responsible for the start-to-finish process of payment of accounts, including paying bills, sending and receiving invoices, receiving payments and communicating with service providers.

Privacy and Business Support:

- Responsible for providing support with all types of files carried by the litigation and privacy team, including assisting with requests from business units and administering and responding to access to information requests and other privacy queries made under relevant privacy legislation.
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports to support litigation and privacy files.

Administrative Support:

- Makes recommendations on enhancements to streamline and improve departmental practices.
- Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to arrange and schedule meetings, including discoveries and mediations.
- Acts as the custodian of all litigation and privacy records and the document management database on behalf of the Litigation and Privacy team to ensure they are updated.
- Provides other administrative support, as required.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Law Clerk diploma or University degree in Legal Studies or a related field.
- Two (2) years of practical experience in a litigation environment.
- Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario designation with a focus on litigation preferred.
- Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth progression of litigation files.
- Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience using a Document Management System such as OpenText.
- Highly motivated, with willingness to grow.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond to multiple demands, prioritize work activities and manage expectations in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented with strong time management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and function as part of a team.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion when responding to issues/requests and ability to communicate in a professional and customer-service oriented manner.

Toronto Hydro has introduced a Hybrid Work Arrangement. This position allows for remote work up to three days per week, based on business needs. Employees will be required to come onsite on those days when they are involved in activities that they or their leader feel are better conducted in person. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. #LI-Hybrid

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