Law Clerk at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Job Description:

Latest job information from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP for the position of Law Clerk. If the Law Clerk vacancy in Toronto matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms, advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders and U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada. Our more than 1,000 firm members are based in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Overview

Reporting to the Associate Director, Financial Services, the Law Clerk will work alongside our leading legal professionals to support financial services transactions. The successful candidate will be based out of Ottawa, Toronto, or work remotely within Ontario.

Major Responsibilities

• Collaborate with legal professionals at the firm on various financial services transactions
• Conduct Personal Property Security Act (“PPSA”) searches and registrations across Canada
• Provide transactional support to legal professionals at the firm, including managing closing agendas and deliverables, drafting corporate consents, resolutions, and certificates, assisting with the execution and closing of financing transactions, and preparing closing records
• Organize and maintain client files and records using the firm’s document management system
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties, as directed
• Manage competing requests and meet deadlines while protecting confidential and sensitive data in compliance with firm security protocols
• Assist with the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of new technologies for financial services transactions, as appropriate
• Contribute to the continued design and improvement of our enhanced service delivery model for clients
• Undertake projects and other responsibilities on an as‑needed basis

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires completion of a Law Clerk diploma or a university or college diploma in a business or legal discipline with 1–3 years’ experience in a fast‑paced legal environment, preferably in a large corporate law firm. Membership in a professional organization (e.g., The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario) is an asset. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced setting and prioritize multiple competing tasks
• High proficiency in using technology and adaptability to change
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A team player who also works well independently
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Disciplined execution and follow‑through; excellent time‑management skills
• Customer‑service oriented
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and mindset
• Strong ability to learn existing business practices
• Familiarity with corporate or financing transactions
• Familiarity with the PPSA

Accessibility and Accommodation

Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

Application Process

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada’s leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.

Job Info:

• Company: Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
• Position: Law Clerk
• Work Location: Toronto
• Country: CA

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