McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP provides a full range of legal services in Southwestern Ontario. We offer an attractive work environment with support services and a full benefit package. Employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture.
We have a great opportunity to hire an experienced, detail-oriented full-time Law Clerk to join a Litigation practice that services a wide range of clients in areas including labour relations, civil litigation, estate litigation, and more.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Management of matters from open to close: intake, retainers, directions;
- Communicating with clients, court staff, and other third parties by phone and email;
- Preparing legal documents and correspondence;
- Reviewing drafted reports and decisions, verifying references;
- Preparing and electronic filing of various court materials using DMS (iManage experience is an asset) and Primafact;
- Performing administrative duties: calendaring, bring forward management, tracking invoices;
- Understand and apply knowledge of The Rules of Civil Procedure
Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the firm.
The ideal candidate for this opportunity will possess 3-5 years' experience as a legal assistant/law clerk working in litigation. The candidate must be able to demonstrate a strong eye for detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to interact with professionalism and diplomacy.
Salary is commensurate with skill level and years of experience.
If you are interested in joining our team as a Law Clerk, please submit your resume. We look forward to reviewing your application!
While all submissions are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls.
McKenzie Lake LLP is actively committed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply. We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Experience:
- litigation law: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
