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Law Clerk - Advocacy, Indigenous Law Group

Job IDYW-ZD-MQ-11-02-32
CompanyGowling WLG
LocationOttawa
ProvinceOntario
Date Posted2018-06-21
Posted Until2018-12-18
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryLaw
Description
ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.
When it comes to diversity, we not only accept it — we celebrate it, support it and thrive on it. To create an engaging and rewarding place to work, we seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks/paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business support staff work together as a team, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

We are currently seeking a detail oriented individual to join the Advocacy department (Indigenous Law Group) in the role of Junior Law Clerk.

Based in the Ottawa office, the successful candidate will perform full legal clerical work of a responsible and confidential nature for one or more professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the creation, administration and maintenance of client files to support the Indigenous law group.
• Provide administrative and clerical support for the group, including scanning, filing, data entry and data maintenance of confidential data in relevant databases.
• Draft a variety of documentation, from specific directions/instructions, including pleadings, forms, contracts, agreements, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations.
• Systematically organize, track and maintain document files and case correspondence, using, where appropriate, computer databases and imaging software.
• Monitor follow up actions and notifies the appropriate person for handling.
• Assist the professional in preparation for formal stages of the process, such as Examinations for Discovery; Closings; Court Proceedings, etc.
• Liaise with clients to exchange information, and specifically, answering questions about the class action.
• Communicate directly with service providers and judicial/tribunal officials in connection with the client’s file.
• Monitor electronic files to ensure compliance with technical requirements and business processes.
• Open and close electronic files, update data, manage paper files and monitor and triage centralised communications on administrative issues.
• Prepare documents for linking or uploading to databases; coordinating with other administrative staff and work groups accordingly.
• Troubleshoot technical and business process issues with electronic communications, liaising with IT team as required.
• Assist group users with electronic files as required.
• Prepare reports from client database, electronic files and other databases on file statistics, file data and other data as directed.
• Liaise with Indigenous Law group members and assist with any other administrative or data issues.
• Any other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Law Clerk/Paralegal or Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate.
• 3 years’ relevant experience, particularly working for an Indigenous organization an asset.
• Previous litigation experience, including with class actions is an asset.
• Familiarity with Indigenous languages, culture and territories is an asset.
• High level of cultural competence, including experience working with residential schools an asset.
• Ability to work in a high stress environment (exposure to difficult situations).
• Knowledge of electronic document management systems an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members and external parties, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional, prompt and courteous manner.
• The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy.
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize and to redefine priorities when necessary.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including ability to work with data exports and tables.
• Fast and accurate keyboarding/data-entry skills.

Gowling WLG is proud to offer equal employment opportunities.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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