Harrison Pensa is actively recruiting a permanent, full time Law Clerk to join our Commercial Litigation team. Our Commercial Litigation group represents financial institutions, businesses, lenders, and other stakeholders in a broad range of commercial disputes, enforcement proceedings, insolvency matters, and creditor remedies. We are seeking an experienced Law Clerk to support a dynamic and collaborative practice.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and manage a high-volume commercial litigation practice, ensuring legal documents are prepared accurately and filed within prescribed deadlines, court timelines, and lawyer instructions.
- Draft and prepare a variety of litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, notices, correspondence, settlement-related documentation, and other court materials.
- Assist lawyers with the preparation of motion records, application materials, affidavits, and supporting documentation for court proceedings.
- Liaise regularly with clients, opposing counsel, court offices, process servers, experts, and other professionals regarding ongoing matters.
- Monitor litigation files and court deadlines, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely progression of matters.
- Prepare, organize, and manage documentary evidence, briefs, and electronic court filings.
- Draft and prepare legal and administrative correspondence, accounts, docket entries, and file management documentation.
- Coordinate service and filing of court documents and communicate with courts regarding filing requirements, scheduling, and status updates.
- Support lawyers with enforcement proceedings, creditor remedies, commercial disputes, and other litigation matters as required.
- Assist with claims administration and regulatory filings where applicable.
- Provide litigation support to lawyers and other members of the practice group and contribute to the efficient operation of the team.
- Other duties, as required by the department.
The successful candidate ideally has the following qualifications:
- Post-secondary Law Clerk Diploma, Paralegal or related discipline.
- 3-5 years’ experience as Legal Assistant, Law Clerk or Paralegal required.
- Excellent organizational, attention to detail and time-management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced environment, adjusts to changing priorities, and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work as a team player and independently.
- Efficient self-starter and quick learner.
- Courteous, client focused and professional attitude.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Kofax and Legal Industry Software.
We offer a salary commensurate with experience and a collegial environment.
The expected compensation range for this role is between $52,000 and $60,000.
Please note, if your compensation expectations and levels of experience exceed the advertised range, we still welcome your application.
Harrison Pensa is a full-service law firm based in London, Ontario, with expertise in business law, litigation and personal legal services including family, wills and estate, and personal injury law. Personal and business clients throughout southwestern Ontario, across Canada and internationally turn to us every day for our proven skills and trusted counsel.
London, Ontario is a great place to live. Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, London has an attractive cost of living, easy commutes, and a variety of entertainment and shopping, all the amenities of the big city without the challenges.
We encourage all candidates with an interest in the position to apply
To apply to this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected].
We encourage applications from persons with disabilities and will provide support throughout the recruitment process, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs.
This position is a replacing opportunity at Harrison Pensa.
While all submissions are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
All applications will be held in strictest confidence and reviewed by a Human Resource representative.
This job advertisement was created without the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Pay: $52,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
