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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Apply by
- Apr 19, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Meet with clients and prepare, review, amend, and update civil litigation documents, including motions, statements of claim, mediation memorandums, and trial records. Docket time, bill clients and collect retainer fees, conduct legal research, write factums, and correspond with opposing counsel.
Job details
EXPERIENCED CIVIL LITIGATION LAW CLERK: JSM Law is looking to hire an experienced Civil Litigation Clerk to join our multi-faceted growing team. Responsibilities for the Clerk include, but are not limited to: · Meeting with clients; · Drafting Motions,; · Drafting, reviewing, amending and updating Civil Litigation documents; · Drafting Statements of Claim, Mediation Memorandums, Trial Records, etc. · Docketing time; · Billing and collecting retainer fees on a monthly basis; · Researching, factum writing, correspondence with opposing counsel; · Other duties as required. Qualifications: · 5+ years of experience at a law firm in Canada; · Knowledge of Civil Litigation - Rules of Civil Procedure; · Interest, expertise and demonstrated previous experience in Civil Law; · Exceptional written and verbal communication and negotiation skills; · Ability to work independently and strong work ethics; and · Excellent time management and organizational skills. Incentives: Medical benefits, free parking, and the ability to work in a multi-faceted law firm with endless opportunities for growth. Please email Yanira Monterroza at yanira@jsmlaw.ca and feel free to visit our website at www.jsmlaw.ca Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: · Company events · Dental care · Extended health care · On-site parking · Paid time off · Vision care Application question(s): · With the experience you possess, what is your salary range expectations? · How many years of experience do you have working in Civil Litigation? Work Location: In person
What you’ll do
Meet with clients and prepare, review, amend, and update civil litigation documents, including motions, statements of claim, mediation memorandums, and trial records. Docket time, bill clients and collect retainer fees, conduct legal research, write factums, and correspond with opposing counsel.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of experience at a law firm in Canada, knowledge of civil litigation and the Rules of Civil Procedure, and demonstrated experience in civil law. Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, be able to work independently, and demonstrate strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Company Events
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- On-Site Parking
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Care
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Negotiation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Civil Litigation
- Drafting Motions
- Civil Litigation Document Drafting
- Document Review and Amendment
- Statements of Claim
- Mediation Memorandums
- Trial Records
- Time Docketing
- Billing and Retainer Collection
- Legal Research
- Factum Writing
- Correspondence with Opposing Counsel
- Rules of Civil Procedure
- Client Meetings
- Negotiation
- Time Management
Job areas
- Legal