Law Clerk

Hydro One Networks Inc • Toronto, ON

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hydro One is seeking an Assistant Law Clerk (Litigation) to provide support to one Assistant General Counsel and a group of lawyers with a focus on litigation. This role involves assisting in the coordination and scheduling of various legal proceedings, managing calendars and emails, drafting and filing legal documents, and maintaining filing systems. The position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office and Case Centre, and a strong understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Law Clerk or in a similar role and possess a Law Clerk Diploma, which is considered an asset.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a strong knowledge of grammar and exceptional spelling and proofreading abilities
• Excellent keyboarding skills with proficiency in MS Office applications
• Good working knowledge of Case Centre
• Proficiency with the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities to meet deadlines
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a Law Clerk or similar roles

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Law Clerk Diploma is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide support to one Assistant General Counsel and a group of lawyers with a focus on litigation
• Assist in the coordination and scheduling of meetings, court hearings, mediations and discoveries
• Calendar and email management
• Drafting, proofreading, serving and filing legal documents
• Coordinating and instructing process servers
• Expense reporting
• Maintaining a physical and/or electronic filing system
• Other duties as assigned
• Drafting legal documents, including but not limited to pleadings, motions, briefs, summarizing discovery notes, transcripts, economic loss and other reports
• Preparing and filing documents with the court, managing court schedules
• Prepare, maintain and file documentation as required
• Supporting investigations in the defence or prosecution of cases against the company
• Opening and closing files
• Provide overall administrative support

Benefits

• Extensive offering of programs to promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree