Milosevic & Associates is a boutique law firm seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation Law Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of experience as a Law Clerk with a strong background in Litigation, along with strong executive assistant skills and the ability to integrate seamlessly into the existing team. You will work in a fast-paced environment while serving sophisticated clients with complex corporate commercial litigation matters. You must have strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to assist with the carriage of files and resolve issues independently.
In this role, you will support friendly and supportive lawyers within a vibrant work environment. To succeed in this role, it is essential to demonstrate a collaborative attitude, a strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and effective relationship-building skills.
This opportunity offers a balanced blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, with four days in the office each week.
We offer a competitive base salary ($70,000 - $85,000) with bonus potential, a benefits package, and an opportunity to grow and advance in a collaborative and dynamic environment. If you enjoy working in a strong team-oriented environment and are looking for a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.
Applicants should submit their resume in confidence to our office manager, Astrid da Silva at adasilva@mlflitigation.com, quoting the subject line LITIGATION LAW CLERK.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist lawyers in organizing and maintaining files
- Manage and update the firm’s case management system.
- Ensure all legal documents are accurately filed and stored.
- Draft and proofread legal documents.
- Prepare and update briefs and other court documents, correspondence and administrative materials for lawyer review and upload documents for court filing.
- Prepare, serve, and file pleadings and motion/application records and perfect appeals.
- Compile affidavits of documents, arrange discoveries and serve notices of examinations.
- Organize and compile exhibits and evidence.
- Prepare and send correspondence to opposing counsel.
- Manage intakes, conduct conflict checks, and follow firm internal file opening standards.
- Schedule, monitor and maintain calendars and meeting deadlines.
- Follow up on actions required to manage the lawyer’s practice.
- Manage lawyer calendars, organize meetings, communicate with clients, and assist with timekeeping, as necessary.
Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience working within a similar role in a litigation legal environment.
- Strong knowledge of civil litigation practice and procedures, and the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Proficiency in legal research tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Clio, ACL and other relevant software.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong technical skills with a willingness to learn new technologies.
