We are hiring for a Litigation Assistant/Clerk position! Come work with us, as we refresh, grow, and continue our decades of general awesomeness.
Ricketts Harris LLP is a full-service law firm with 22 lawyers and a bustling litigation group. We are looking to add a litigation law clerk with at least 3-5 years’ experience to our incredible group of staff. Our lawyers are leaders in their field and will expose you to a wide range of commercial and civil litigation matters. This position offers a terrific opportunity to grow your skills, take ownership and leadership on files, and help manage complex litigation matters. We also happen to offer a friendly, thoughtful work environment and competitive salary and benefits. Currently, we offer two work-from-home days per week.
If you are passionate about your work and are dedicated to offering the highest quality services to clients, we know you will be the right fit!
Responsibilities:
· Supporting lawyers in all aspects of a file while taking initiative in determining next steps;
· Preparing Affidavits of Documents, arranging discoveries and mediations and preparing all related documentation, including draft mediation briefs;
· Preparation and substantive drafting of correspondence and legal documents (pleadings, motion records, trial briefs);
· Ensuring all relevant information and documents are properly stored in our Document Management System (NetDocs) and our litigation management system (ACL);
· Working with our e-discovery software (Discovery Local/Reveal and CaseMap);
· Running accounts using our accounting software (Acumin) and using clients’ external accounting systems;
· Keeping track of all deadlines associated with the various matters carried by the lawyers; and
· Other duties as required
Who are you?
· Post-secondary diploma in a recognized law clerk program
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial litigation environment
· Thorough understanding of the relevant rules of court and of legal terminology
· Ability to work as part of a team and also to independently manage your own workload, with well-developed organizational and time management skills, and to handle changing and competing priorities
· Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, including proofreading with keen attention to detail
· Strong technical skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Kofax PDF, Case Center)
· Excellent interpersonal and client services skills
Please forward your resume in confidence to [email protected]. We appreciate and thank all candidates for their interest in the position; however, only selected candidates will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $58,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
