Litigation Law Clerk
Colliers is one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, dedicated to accelerating success for their people, clients, and communities. The Litigation Law Clerk will support legal and operational activities, providing essential administrative and transactional support to legal professionals and internal stakeholders while ensuring efficient client service delivery.
Responsibilities
- The role of Litigation Law Clerk involves a variety of tasks that support lawyers in handling property tax litigation and related matters
- Prepare, format, and proofread a range of legal documents, including: correspondence, and supporting materials, and assisting in the preparation of pleadings, Notices of Motion, Affidavits, and other legal documents. ensuring accuracy and consistency with internal standards
- Using CLIO maintain organized and up-to-date digital filing and proceedings management and client communication systems to support efficient access to documentation and ensure data integrity across client matters
- Utilizing the full functionality of CLIO provide support on appeal proceedings and applications by coordinating documentation, tracking deliverables, coordinating property inspections and disclosure and assisting with assembly of evidence all in partnership with legal and valuation teams
- Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external partners to facilitate information flow, manage requests, and support timely execution of legal and operational activities
- Conduct basic legal and market-related research (e.g., land use and registry records, regulatory, or property-related information) and summarize findings for review
- Assist with scheduling, calendar management, and general administrative tasks to support team efficiency and workflow
- Ensure all activities align with legal requirements, internal policies, and governance standards, maintaining strict confidentiality and attention to detail
- Contribute to the enhancement of processes, tools, and workflows to support operational excellence and a best-in-class client experience
Skills
- 1-3 years of relevant legal experience
- Vocational training / associate degree / diploma / certification
- High proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- High level of initiative and excellent communications skills, both oral and written
- Commercial real estate experience is an asset
Benefits
- Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
- Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
- Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
- Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community.
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