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About Us: Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (Cassels) is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canadas most dynamic business sectors. We have one of the largest business law practices in the country, serving multinational, national and mid-market clients from our offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. Our Culture: At Cassels, our mission is to attract, retain and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from as broad a range of backgrounds as possible. We offer meaningful career opportunities, invest in professional growth, and foster an inclusive environment. Our Firms success is built on the unique skills, perspectives, experiences and values of each individual. We encourage a corporate culture that respects and celebrates the dignity, value and diversity of all. Role Overview: Our Toronto office is currently seeking an Intermediate eDiscovery & Litigation Case Manager to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, reporting to the Assistant Director of Paralegals and Law Clerks. The ideal candidate will be an organized and eager professional who possesses great client service skills and a strong work ethic. This role involves intensive eDiscovery work with some traditional law clerk responsibilities, managing litigation matters from inception to trial. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong technical skills and passion for electronic evidence, to join an incredible team. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Managing evidence including assisting clients with the identification, preservation and collection of documents, managing the review, production and presentation of evidence. Preparing project plans and budgets. Drafting Costs Outlines and Bill of Costs. Reviewing and responding to correspondence, interfacing with legal teams and clients directly. Assisting with the preparation of Examinations for Discovery, mediations, motions. Summarizing discovery transcripts and preparing lists of undertakings and refusals and management of answers. Drafting and assembling legal documents which may include pleadings, pre-trial conference memos, mediation briefs, motion records, affidavits, etc. Assisting with arbitration or trial preparation including, organizing and preparing trial exhibits, trial notebooks and binders, scheduling, coordinating and communicating with clients, experts and fact witnesses. The successful candidate must have the following education, experience and/or demonstrated skills: A minimum of 7+ years experience working as an eDiscovery law clerk in a law firm. Law Clerk certification from an accredited institute or commensurate experience. Experience with eDiscovery databases such as Reveal, iPro Eclipse and Case Centre. Experience with large document management matters in an electronic format. Knowledge of eDiscovery best practices, procedures, and technology. Computer literate with strong working knowledge of legal software and standard software. Ability to work independently and assume ownership of the file. Excellent interpersonal skills and responsiveness. Outstanding time management, prioritization and organizational skills. Strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills. Ability to work proactively with lawyers to manage deadlines. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to manage clients, and all levels of lawyers and legal professionals. Maturity, consistency of approach and ability to relate to all levels of lawyers and legal professionals. Employment Type : Permanent, Full-Time Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000 What we offer: Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care. RRSP Matching Program. Education/tuition allowance. Fitness Reimbursement Program. Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture. A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis. A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year. A business casual dress code (client/day specific). Employee referral bonus. A hybrid work environment. Cassels is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace where people of all identities and lived experiences feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring equitable access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility needs, or cultural practices are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact our recruiter with any questions or accommodation needs. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status, unless required for accommodation purposes.