Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated law clerk to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong legal knowledge and exceptional writing skills to contribute meaningfully to our diverse practice. In this role, the law clerk will be responsible for drafting a wide range of legal documents and providing essential support to our partners and associates.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare correspondence, briefs, affidavits, motions, contracts, agreements and other documents
- Arrange for filing and service of court documents
- Liaise with clients and other related parties
- Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for review and case preparation
- File management and document administration
- Assist counsel in preparing for and attending court
- Performing other legal administrative tasks as required
Required Knowledge & Experience
- A strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
- A high level of initiative
- Resourceful and perceptive with a willingness to learn
- Self-starter capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Understanding of legal language, court pleadings and processes would be preferred
Why join Northern Law?
- Benefits
- Paid on-site parking
- Paid vacation
- One additional week of paid vacation in December
- Two paid non-statutory holidays
- Work-family balance
- Employee appreciation events
- Constant learning and development opportunities
If you are a qualified candidate seeking an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing law firm, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter in a single PDF document. Please ensure your application is received by Friday, September 12, 2025. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Northern Law LLP is a firm with expertise across 12 diverse practice areas, with a particular focus on civil litigation, family law, criminal law, and estate matters. We are committed to promoting access to justice, maintaining transparency and accepting challenging cases. To learn more about our team and the services we offer, please visit our website at www.northernlaw.ca.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-09-12
About Northern Law LLP
Northern Law LLP is a law firm committed to advocating for the rights of our clients.
Client-focused legal service: We pride ourselves on providing prompt communication and advancing our cases in a timely manner.
We are committed to access to justice by regularly striving to provide our services in a cost-effective manner. We will work with you to find the most efficient approach to handling your file and ensuring you can manage whatever fees may be associated with our services.
We are transparent – what see you is what you get. The lawyer you hire is the lawyer that works on your file, it will not be delegated to a junior lawyer or articling student. From the initial client meeting to trial, if necessary, the lawyer you hire will be standing beside you protecting your interests and passionately advocating for your case.
We are not intimidated by difficult cases or large opponents. We regularly take on complex litigation cases against large corporations, insurance companies and municipalities.
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated law clerk to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong legal knowledge and exceptional writing skills to contribute meaningfully to our diverse practice. In this role, the law clerk will be responsible for drafting a wide range of legal documents and providing essential support to our partners and associates.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare correspondence, briefs, affidavits, motions, contracts, agreements and other documents
- Arrange for filing and service of court documents
- Liaise with clients and other related parties
- Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for review and case preparation
- File management and document administration
- Assist counsel in preparing for and attending court
- Performing other legal administrative tasks as required
Required Knowledge & Experience
- A strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
- A high level of initiative
- Resourceful and perceptive with a willingness to learn
- Self-starter capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Understanding of legal language, court pleadings and processes would be preferred
Why join Northern Law?
- Benefits
- Paid on-site parking
- Paid vacation
- One additional week of paid vacation in December
- Two paid non-statutory holidays
- Work-family balance
- Employee appreciation events
- Constant learning and development opportunities
If you are a qualified candidate seeking an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing law firm, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter in a single PDF document. Please ensure your application is received by Friday, September 12, 2025. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Northern Law LLP is a firm with expertise across 12 diverse practice areas, with a particular focus on civil litigation, family law, criminal law, and estate matters. We are committed to promoting access to justice, maintaining transparency and accepting challenging cases. To learn more about our team and the services we offer, please visit our website at www.northernlaw.ca.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-09-12
About Northern Law LLP
Northern Law LLP is a law firm committed to advocating for the rights of our clients.
Client-focused legal service: We pride ourselves on providing prompt communication and advancing our cases in a timely manner.
We are committed to access to justice by regularly striving to provide our services in a cost-effective manner. We will work with you to find the most efficient approach to handling your file and ensuring you can manage whatever fees may be associated with our services.
We are transparent – what see you is what you get. The lawyer you hire is the lawyer that works on your file, it will not be delegated to a junior lawyer or articling student. From the initial client meeting to trial, if necessary, the lawyer you hire will be standing beside you protecting your interests and passionately advocating for your case.
We are not intimidated by difficult cases or large opponents. We regularly take on complex litigation cases against large corporations, insurance companies and municipalities.