Law Clerk

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and organize new files;
• Prepare Liability and Damages Briefs;
• Contact clients to obtain documents;
• Liaise with client to arrange for attendance of representative at examinations for discovery;
• Contact opposing counsel to obtain productions;
• Prepare Affidavits of Documents with proficiency in both paper and electronic formats;
• Proficiency with e-discovery techniques and best practices;
• Follow up with client and other parties for answers to Undertakings;
• Summarize liability and medical records in narrativeform;
• Diarize file for next steps, reports, undertakings;
• Trial preparation assistance, as needed;
• Preparation of Cost Outlines and / or Bills of Costs
• Maintain client bordereaux;
• Other duties, as business needs demand.

Essential Skills & Experience

• ILCO Certification / Law Clerk diploma or equivalent academic credentials;
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in civil litigation;
• Solid knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure;
• Impeccable English grammar with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Strong work ethic;
• Exceptional organization, prioritization and time management skills;
• Superior multi-tasking, analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills;
• Communicating in a professional manner with lawyers and other team members;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; Office Suite, an asset;
• Proficiency with a variety of litigation management software, including but not limited to Caselines and Nextpoint;
• Annual chargeable hours target of 1400;
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team with strong sense of collaboration and positive, can-do attitude.

The Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely : insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities.

It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world.

Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment.

The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our Values

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We :

• Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
• Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do
• Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
• Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth

Business Services Competencies

Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to fulfil their career aspirations.

The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services career development. They vary across levels and different business areas and fall under the following areas :

• Technical Excellence
• People and Team
• Client / Stakeholder Relationships
• Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
• Personal Effectiveness
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