Law Clerk

3 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Gowling WLG Full time

**ABOUT GOWLING WLG**

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

**PROFILE**

The Ottawa office is seeking a Law Clerk for our Advocacy department to work within a team environment practicing commercial litigation.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Initiates the organization of and manages files or parts of files.
- Calculates litigation time lines and ensures deadlines are met.
- Liaises with clients and professionals.
- Drafts Court documents such as Affidavits, Motions, Affidavits of Documents, Bills of Cost, etc.
- Create a document database, cross-reference production and exhibit documents and maintains copies of transcripts.
- Provides litigation support prior to and during trials and hearings. Organizes attendance of witnesses.
- Reviews transcripts to summarize and prepare lists of outstanding items.
- Assembles answers to undertakings.
- Prepares charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence for use on discovery and trial.
- Performs legal research as generally required in preparation of pleadings.
- Any other duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Law Clerk diploma and a minimum of three to five years of legal experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal combined with knowledge of current legal policies and procedures
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Litigation management programs
- Ability to effectively handle large volumes of work, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, supported by excellent written and oral communication.
- Bilingualism (French/English) would be an asset

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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