Our client, Torys LLP, is a top tier international business law firm with offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax.  Its continued success has come from adherence to its core values of excellence, client service, collaboration, long-term thinking and utmost professionalism and integrity.  Equally important is its commitment to maintaining a collegial working environment that brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds, personalities and styles in an atmosphere of friendship and team-spirit. The Firm continues to grow in a number of its leading practice areas, and is looking to add talent to its professional support team in its Toronto office.

Senior Real Estate Law Clerk – 15+ Years’ experience

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of commercial real estate experience gained from a major law firm.  You will have worked on complex matters, including acquisitions, dispositions and financings of real property.  The ability to handle a high volume of documents while demonstrating excellent attention to detail is a must.  You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and analyzing real estate documentation, and assisting the lawyers with major transactions.  As one of the senior law clerks, you will also mentor and develop other clerks on the team.

Litigation Law Clerk – 10 – 15 Years’ Experience
The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience as a litigation law clerk.  You must be able to organize and coordinate litigation files from start to finish, prepare litigation memos and documents including affidavits of documents, various briefs, motion materials, and correspondence, manage the e-discovery process and undertakings and refusals, assist with trial preparation, and prepare bills of costs and outlines.  Experience working on large commercial, securities, product liability, and/or class action litigation is strongly preferred.

Wills & Estates Law Clerk – 10+ Years’ Experience
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a wills and estates practice gained from a major law firm.  You should have experience in, and will be responsible for, managing estate administration files from start to finish.  You will prepare estate and trust accounts, court materials for the appointment of estate trustees and the passing of accounts, and documents for the wind-up of estates and trusts and distribution of assets.  Strong communication skills, organization skills, the ability to multitask and excellent attention to detail are required.

These are great opportunities to join a top tier firm and be part of an exciting, fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial and team-based culture.  The firm provides stimulating work and learning and development opportunities, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.  If you wish to apply for these opportunities, please send your cover letter and resume to the attention of Lesa Ong of NagataConnex Executive Legal Search at the contact information below.

As this is an exclusive campaign with NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search, any resumes received from other sources will be forwarded to them.