Litigation Law Clerk/legal Assistant

Low Murchison Radnoff LLP, a mid-sized law firm, is looking for a Litigation Law Clerk/Legal Assistant to provide essential support to lawyers by managing litigation files, preparing legal documents, conducting research, and coordinating court-related activities. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of Ontario civil procedure and litigation processes.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Organize and maintain litigation files, including electronic and physical records.
- Track deadlines and court dates using bring-forward systems and providing reminders.
- Draft pleadings, affidavits, motion records, and correspondence using firm software.
- Prepare affidavit of documents, trial briefs and exhibits for hearings and court proceedings.
- Conduct research on case law, statutes, and court procedures.
- Summarize findings for lawyer review.
- File documents with courts and tribunals (including e-filing).
- Coordinate service of documents and liaise with process servers.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.
- Schedule meetings and appointments (in-person and virtual), depositions, and mediations.
- Opening, maintaining client files, and closing files for storage.
- Respond to inquiries and manage communications.
- Docketing, preparation of invoices, and following up on outstanding accounts.
- Faxing, photocopying, scanning.
- Filing of all communications and documents received and sent in all formats.
- Dictation.

**Qualifications**:

- Law Clerk diploma or certificate from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in litigation law.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Outlook, Adobe Pro, GhostPractice, ACL, Philips SpeechLive.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, Construction Act and Liens.
- Experience with Superior Court, Small Claims Court, Federal Court, Tribunals, Bankruptcy and Commercial Court, and filing in the online portal Justice Services or Case Center.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with strict deadlines.

Role is in-office.

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE

Low Murchison Radnoff LLP is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Low Murchison Radnoff LLP will make accommodation available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Low Murchison Radnoff LLP is an equal opportunity employer and strives to ensure that its hiring process meets the needs of all persons with disabilities. As such, Low Murchison Radnoff LLP will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the hiring process.

Low Murchison Radnoff LLP seeks to fully integrate the principles of Employment Equity and will ensure the full participation and advancement of members of historically disadvantaged groups (i.e., members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and aboriginal peoples). Low Murchison Radnoff LLP will achieve this by ensuring that its hiring process is fair and equitable for all persons.

Low Murchison Radnoff LLP strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, Low Murchison Radnoff LLP will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 5 years (required)
- legal: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person