EY Employment / Litigation Law Clerk - Toronto 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

932109768

Litigation Responsibilities

Document Management:

• Organizing documents, including utilizing document management software if applicable
• Analyzing documents for relevance, for producible and privileged purposes
• Drafting Affidavits of Documents and serving on appropriate parties
• Receiving, reviewing, and organizing opposing parties’ documents
• Reviewing and summarizing records
• Reviewing discovery transcripts, drafting Refusals and Undertakings Charts, requesting answers to undertakings, and following up
• Trial preparation
• Service and filing of court documents through court portals or as otherwise required

Pleadings:

• Drafting pleadings, including but not limited to Statements of Defence, Third Party Claims, etc.
• Drafting motion materials, including Notices of Motion, Costs Outline, Bill of Costs, Orders, Consents, etc.
• Preparing mediation/pre-trial briefs

Miscellaneous:

• Providing general assistance to the lawyer, including drafting correspondence on the lawyer’s behalf, tracking the status of the lawyer’s files, conducting court searches, etc.
• Legal and other research as requested by the lawyer
• Communicating with clients, opposing parties, and court staff
• Scheduling dates
• Keeping apprised of court rules and practices and updating precedents as needed

Employment Solicitor Responsibilities

• Drafting documents such as termination letters and releases, policies, and employment contracts (working from precedents)
• Preparing presentations for seminars and attending client seminars
• Communicating with opposing counsel and clients

What Will Help You Succeed in This Role

• Paralegal/Law Clerk Certificate or Diploma
• Strong familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Experience in civil litigation
• Proficiency with MS Office/Office365, Teams, OneDrive
• Experience with iManage, ACL would be an asset
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills

What we Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes comprehensive medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm-paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays, and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.