Law Clerk- Litigation
Top Benefits
About the role
Your Next Opportunity
Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law
firm?
McMillan has an opportunity for a full-time Litigation Law Clerk in our Toronto
office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Law Clerk who is looking for a new and exciting challenge at a national law firm.
What You’ll Do
You will be working closely with our lawyers, Law Clerks, Paralegals and legal
administrative assistants across Canada to deliver quality legal services to our clients and will be involved in a wide variety of legal tasks including:
- Drafting pleadings, affidavits, court applications and bills of costs
- Document management, including document identification and collection, review and summary, preparation of lists of documents
- Managing court filing deadlines, bring-forwards and coordination of court materials
- Preparing for and uploading of documents to Case Centre (Ontario)
- Analyzing and summarizing complex information to support litigation strategy and matter management
- Supporting discovery and trial preparation, including coordinating and assisting with witness interviews
- Preparing and filing Writs of Seizure and Sale and Writ Renewals and garnishments
- Communicating, in a professional manner, with clients, opposing counsel, the court, and other professionals over the telephone or through email
- Other law clerk duties as required
What You Bring
- A Law Clerk/Paralegal Diploma or Degree from an accredited university or college program, or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Litigation Law Clerk role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, supported by sound judgment and professionalism
- Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and litigation processes
- Experience with construction liens is considered an asset
- Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-Discovery tools
- Experience using new technology including AI tools responsibly while supporting legal work
- Experience with iManage, IntApp Time, or similar document management and timekeeping software
- Experience with ACL or similar software used to create court documents is an asset
- A detail-oriented, highly organized approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative, client-focused mindset and the ability to build positive working relationships with lawyers, colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders
McMillan Offers You
Growth
Mentorship and Support
Training as Software Evolves
Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package
Fun Work Environment
Continuous Learning & Development
Salary range - $95,000-$105,000 annually. Salary will be determined based on
prior experience and skillset.
McMillan = You
At the heart of our commitment to being a first-mover on important issues, McMillan believes that equity, diversity and inclusion are catalysts for success. By embracing our differences, we create an inclusive culture that enriches our collective knowledge, broadens our perspectives, and propels us forward. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work, knowing it is through our individual experiences that we can all come together to truly make a positive impact in our firm, for our clients, within our communities, and beyond.
At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and
retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.
We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in
service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!
Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you
achieve your professional goals and career development.
Let’s get started
If this position is for you, and you reside in or around Toronto area, we look
forward to hearing from you. Click on the Apply Now button.
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McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with
disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email us or contact us at 1.888.622.4624 to submit your accommodation request.
McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We
respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities and advance our firm’s values.
At McMillan, we embrace innovation and make strategic and thoughtful use of
technology, including artificial intelligence (AI). However, our recruitment process remains deeply human-centric. We do not use AI to screen resumes or select candidates. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, and hiring decisions are made through collaborative evaluation and interviews.
Not the right fit? Search for Law Clerk jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About McMillan LLP
At McMillan LLP, we are a national business law firm that knows real-time solutions drive your success. With offices in Canada's major centres – Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal – McMillan provides exceptional industry insights in transportation, technology and technology transactions, infrastructure and construction, and natural resources and energy. Whether it's a cross-border transaction, a complicated private equity deal, complex real estate financing, or a bet-the-company lawsuit or regulatory dispute, McMillan has the expertise leaders need to grow and succeed in the Canadian market or internationally.
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Law Clerk- Litigation
Top Benefits
About the role
Your Next Opportunity
Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law
firm?
McMillan has an opportunity for a full-time Litigation Law Clerk in our Toronto
office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Law Clerk who is looking for a new and exciting challenge at a national law firm.
What You’ll Do
You will be working closely with our lawyers, Law Clerks, Paralegals and legal
administrative assistants across Canada to deliver quality legal services to our clients and will be involved in a wide variety of legal tasks including:
- Drafting pleadings, affidavits, court applications and bills of costs
- Document management, including document identification and collection, review and summary, preparation of lists of documents
- Managing court filing deadlines, bring-forwards and coordination of court materials
- Preparing for and uploading of documents to Case Centre (Ontario)
- Analyzing and summarizing complex information to support litigation strategy and matter management
- Supporting discovery and trial preparation, including coordinating and assisting with witness interviews
- Preparing and filing Writs of Seizure and Sale and Writ Renewals and garnishments
- Communicating, in a professional manner, with clients, opposing counsel, the court, and other professionals over the telephone or through email
- Other law clerk duties as required
What You Bring
- A Law Clerk/Paralegal Diploma or Degree from an accredited university or college program, or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Litigation Law Clerk role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, supported by sound judgment and professionalism
- Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and litigation processes
- Experience with construction liens is considered an asset
- Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-Discovery tools
- Experience using new technology including AI tools responsibly while supporting legal work
- Experience with iManage, IntApp Time, or similar document management and timekeeping software
- Experience with ACL or similar software used to create court documents is an asset
- A detail-oriented, highly organized approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative, client-focused mindset and the ability to build positive working relationships with lawyers, colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders
McMillan Offers You
Growth
Mentorship and Support
Training as Software Evolves
Commensurate Compensation and Benefits Package
Fun Work Environment
Continuous Learning & Development
Salary range - $95,000-$105,000 annually. Salary will be determined based on
prior experience and skillset.
McMillan = You
At the heart of our commitment to being a first-mover on important issues, McMillan believes that equity, diversity and inclusion are catalysts for success. By embracing our differences, we create an inclusive culture that enriches our collective knowledge, broadens our perspectives, and propels us forward. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work, knowing it is through our individual experiences that we can all come together to truly make a positive impact in our firm, for our clients, within our communities, and beyond.
At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and
retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.
We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in
service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!
Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you
achieve your professional goals and career development.
Let’s get started
If this position is for you, and you reside in or around Toronto area, we look
forward to hearing from you. Click on the Apply Now button.
[https://mcmillan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DSI-Logo-Eng-2026.jpg]
McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with
disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email us or contact us at 1.888.622.4624 to submit your accommodation request.
McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We
respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities and advance our firm’s values.
At McMillan, we embrace innovation and make strategic and thoughtful use of
technology, including artificial intelligence (AI). However, our recruitment process remains deeply human-centric. We do not use AI to screen resumes or select candidates. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, and hiring decisions are made through collaborative evaluation and interviews.
Not the right fit? Search for Law Clerk jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About McMillan LLP
At McMillan LLP, we are a national business law firm that knows real-time solutions drive your success. With offices in Canada's major centres – Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal – McMillan provides exceptional industry insights in transportation, technology and technology transactions, infrastructure and construction, and natural resources and energy. Whether it's a cross-border transaction, a complicated private equity deal, complex real estate financing, or a bet-the-company lawsuit or regulatory dispute, McMillan has the expertise leaders need to grow and succeed in the Canadian market or internationally.