Litigation Law Clerk

16 hours ago

Ottawa, Canada Emond Harnden Full time

February 26, 2025
- Full-time
- Mid-Level
- Ottawa

**Status**: Full-time, permanent

**Reports to**: Legal Support Manager

**Salary**: $70,000-$85,000 depending on experience

**Benefits**: RRSP Matching, employer paid Group Health Benefits, generous vacation and sick leave, annual wellness allowance and professional development reimbursement

As a boutique labour and employment law firm, Emond Harnden has represented the interests of management in both official languages for over 35 years. Originating in Ottawa, our roots have spread nationwide, proudly representing employers across every province and territory in Canada. Committed to elevating the quality of our clients’ workplaces, we immerse ourselves in understanding their unique objectives and foster enduring partnerships. This dedication has established us as the go-to trusted advisor for some of Canada’s largest private, public, and not-for-profit organizations. With over 50 lawyers exclusively focused on the specialized needs of organizations, Emond Harnden stands out as one of Canada’s top management-side labour and employment law firms.

**Job Summary**

**Responsibilities**

The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Organizing and managing litigation files, including use of litigation management software (ACL);
- Calculating litigation timelines and ensuring deadlines are met;
- Liaising with lawyers and legal assistants;
- Communicating in writing and on the phone with court staff;
- Assisting with drafting court documents, such as Affidavits, Motions, Bills of Cost, etc.;
- Attending to service and filing of court documents;
- Remaining current on court practices and practice notices from the courts;
- Organizing cases for trials; including uploading and managing documents in Case Center;
- Providing continuous litigation support throughout the entire file process;
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications and Requirements**
- 3-5 years of litigation or law clerk experience.
- Knowledge of current legal policies and procedures.
- Strong familiarity of Federal and Ontario Courts’ Rules.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe, as well as the ability to learn new technologies as necessary
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively handle large volumes of work under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

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