Junior Law Clerk - Record Books
Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s 700 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Johannesburg and Beijing. Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.
We are a high-achieving, professional, entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and friendly place to work. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and offer a welcoming environment for all people. While we are here to service our clients and are a deadline-driven industry, we look to be innovative, and there are opportunities to participate in initiatives which make a difference in our firm and community.
Achieve excellence doing work that’s challenging and rewarding, with people you’ll like working with, in an environment that’s welcoming, supportive, entrepreneurial and innovative, where you’re a valued contributor, not just an employee. For additional information about the firm or this position, please visit our website at www.fasken.com.
JUNIOR LAW CLERK - Record Books
Job Summary
We are seeking a Record Book Law Clerk for the Banking Department in our Toronto office to assist with transactions and other matters under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers and other law clerks. This may be one of the best opportunities in the profession to develop and grow within a large law firm as you will begin to learn how to project managing complex files, organizing and assembling all closing documents and reporting to clients. This position requires a confident self-starter who works well independently and is ready to show us what they can bring to the team and the Firm.
Hours of work are from 9 am to 5 pm. The successful candidate may be required to work outside of normal business hours in order to meet business and client needs.
At Fasken, success means:
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Having confidence and a high degree of comfort in dealing with professionals (partners, associates, law clerks, external clients and opposing counsel)
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Demonstrating the ability to project manage, and efficiently handle competing and/or shifting priorities
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Possessing strong communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
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Having an acute focus on detail and accuracy as well as a highly developed customer service bias
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Understanding that this is a critical service function and can require a longer day in order to get the job done
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Exhibiting strong organizational and drafting skills
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Enjoying working in a fast-paced environment and capable of working under pressure in order to meet deadlines
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Being able to work independently and be proactive
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Having the ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Primary Responsibilities
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Organizing, reviewing and assembling closing documents into a format that will be reported to our clients
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Assisting lawyers and other law clerks on complex transactions
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Attending meetings with clients, lawyers and other law clerks to review and organize documents and provide technical assistance
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Assisting with closings
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Assisting with collection of final closing documents.
Required Knowledge and Experience
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College diploma in Law Clerk studies
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Member in good standing with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario would be an asset
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Proficient knowledge with computers
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Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Supervision
This role has a dual report to the Director, Paraprofessionals, Ontario and Banking Team Lead Law Clerk, Toronto.
Accessibility and Accommodation
It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Background and Reference Checks
Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check and employment and educational verifications. A reference check will also be conducted.
Your Application
Qualified candidates are asked to submit their application by e-mail to faskenhr@fasken.com. Please indicate the position you are applying for in your cover letter. We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.
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