Assistant Law Clerk

50613 - Toronto - Regular

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Assistant Law Clerk (Litigation)

General Accountabilities

• Provide support to one Assistant General Counsel and a group of lawyers with a focus on litigation
• Assist in the coordination and scheduling of meetings, court hearings, mediations and discoveries
• Calendar and email management
• Drafting, proofreading, serving and filing legal documents
• Coordinating and instructing process servers
• Expense reporting
• Maintaining a physical and/or electronic filing system
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Specific Accountabilities

• Drafting legal documents, including but not limited to pleadings, motions, briefs, summarizing discovery notes, transcripts, economic loss and other reports
• Preparing and filing documents with the court, managing court schedules
• Prepare, maintain and file documentation as required
• Supporting investigations in the defence or prosecution of cases against the company
• Opening and closing files
• Provide overall administrative support
• Other duties as required
  
  

Selection Criteria/ Essential Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including a strong knowledge of grammar and exceptional spelling and proofreading abilities
• Excellent keyboarding skills with proficiency in MS Office applications
• Good working knowledge of Caselines
• Proficiency with the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities to meet deadlines
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Law Clerk or similar roles
• Completion of a Law Clerk Diploma is an asset
  
  

Essential Competencies

• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to redefine priorities when necessary.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner within the department and with staff in other departments is essential.
• Strong attention to detail to be able to analyze legal documents for accuracy
• Ability to handle sensitive or private information
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative as required
  
  

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: November 10, 2025.

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