Civil Draftsman Jobs in Quebec (NOW HIRING)

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Les avocats ou avocates travailleront a distance de maniere autonome principalement, effectuant de la revision juridique de documents dans le cadre d'enormes dossiers relies au droit de la responsabilite professionnelle des avocates. Ils ou elles participeront egalement a des rencontres d'equipe regulieres, soit virtuellement ou en personne au bureau de Montreal.

Il s'agit de postes d'avocates contractuelles d'une duree approximative de 2 a 3 mois, avec possibilite de prolongation. Il s'agit d'un poste a temps plein.

En raison de la structure pancanadienne et mondiale du cabinet d'avocats Clyde & Co et des clients desservis, les reviseurs ou reviseuses de documents juridiques seront appelees a analyser des documents de nature juridique rediges en anglais, et ce afin d'en extraire les points juridiques pertinents, entre autres taches.

Plus particulierement et sans que cette liste ne soit exhaustive, les reviseurs ou reviseuses de documents juridiques devront etre en mesure de rediger des notes de service et d'assurer un soutien a la preparation d'interrogatoires au sein d'un contexte de travail necessitant un usage approprie de l'anglais.

L'ensemble de cette fonction requiert des competences en anglais oral et ecrit de niveau minimalement intermediaire.

Vos responsabilites

• Revision et analyse d'un volume eleve de documents et d'echanges par courriel entre les parties aux litiges ainsi que les dossiers des clients;
• Redaction de notes de service sur les sujets traites;
• Soutien a la preparation d'interrogatoires au prealable;
• Reperage et extraction des elements cles;
• Rencontres d'equipe sur une base reguliere pour faire le point et orienter les demarches futures;
• Participation et soutien a l'elaboration de strategies dans le cadre de ces dossiers.

Vos competences et votre experience

• Diplome en droit civil d'une universite reconnue;
• Membre en regle du Barreau du Quebec;
• 1 a 5 ans d'experience pertinente;
• Bilinguisme (francais et anglais) requis par la nature des documents a reviser avec une perspective juridique, en plus de l'habilete pour l'analyse, les resumes et l'extraction de points juridiques pertinents;
• Excellents jugement et raisonnement juridique;
• Rigueur et souci du detail;
• Diligence;
• Esprit d'equipe et de collaboration;
• Connaissance de Relativity, Nextpoint ou autre plateforme serait un atout.

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The lawyers will be working fully remotely and autonomously for the most part, performing legal document reviews pertaining to huge files relating to Professional Liability of lawyers. Regular team meetings will take place either virtually or on site at our Montreal office.

This is a contractual lawyer role of 2 to 3 months, with possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing a large volume of documents and email exchanges amongst parties to the professional liability actions, including the clients' files.
• Drafting memoranda on relevant documents reviewed.
• Assisting with the preparation of examinations on discovery.
• Identifying and extracting key documents.
• Attending regular meetings with the team to report on progress and provide guidance on next steps.
• Participating in and supporting the development of case strategies.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in civil law from a reputable university.
• Member in good standing of the Barreau du Quebec.
• 1 to 5 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Biliingualism (French and English) required by the nature of the documents to review with a legal perspective along with the ability to analyse, summarize and extract key legal points.
• Sound judgement and legal reasoning.
• Rigor and attention to detail.
• Diligence.
• Team spirit and collaboration.
• Knowledge of Relativity, Nextpoint or other document review platform would be an asset.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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