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About the Role

Our Litigation team in Toronto is highly regarded for its sophistication and deep expertise, advising our clients on complex, high-value and sensitive commercial disputes. Our law clerks play an essential role in these matters and on our teams, making a meaningful impact on our clients and business. This presents an incredible opportunity to join a world-class group of professionals at an established Canadian law firm with a significant international legal practice. It is also an opportunity to be part of a market-leading, collaborative and collegial team, which has a significant focus on training, mentorship and development.

Responsibilities

Assisting lawyers with litigation files, including organizing files and documents.
Interacting with clients and lawyers in the firm to obtain information and report verbally and in writing on the status of files.
Summarizing transcripts of discovery and cross-examinations, lists refusals and undertakings.
Assembling answers to undertakings.
Preparing bills of costs.
Preparing charts, chronologies and summaries of documents for use at discovery and trial.
Assisting professionals/staff from Norton Rose Fulbright’s other offices to obtain documentation from courts.
Assisting with the billing and administrative reporting requirements for certain clients.
Performing other administrative duties, as required.

Requirements

2-5 years of related private practice experience.
General familiarity with Superior Court rules and filing protocols.

Skills

Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate or equivalent experience.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office product suite (including Word, Outlook and Excel).
Experience with or openness to legal industry-related AI tools such as Harvey and Co-Pilot.
Exceptional client service skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Exceptional communication skills.
Strong drive.
Attention to detail.
Initiative.

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2-5 years of related private practice experience

Education Level

Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate

Salary/Compensations

$115,000 to $135,000

About the Company

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness.
We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.
Norton Rose Fulbright has a regular practice of reviewing and updating its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity

To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.
Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.