Law clerks in Canada help provide support to judges, lawyers, and other legal professionals within courthouses, law firms, or government legal departments. For law clerks with 0-1 year of experience, these roles offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable legal experience and knowledge while assisting with various legal tasks.
Typical Law Clerk 0-1 Year Experience Duties:
Conduct legal research on assigned topics, analyzing case law, legislation, and legal resources.Prepare legal memoranda summarizing research findings and relevant legal issues.Draft legal documents following established formats and procedures.Assist with case preparation by organizing and summarizing case documents and evidence.Prepare legal exhibits and presentations for court appearances or meetings (depending on the role).Facilitate communication between legal professionals and clients (may involve some client interaction).Manage calendars, deadlines, and court appearances for assigned lawyers or judges (in court settings).Maintain and update legal databases and filing systems (may involve electronic and physical files).Perform other legal and administrative tasks as instructed.
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The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
52750
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
62000
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
