Junior Law Clerk

Job summary

Provide litigation support to senior law clerks and lawyers, including preparing and managing court documents, discovery materials, and eDiscovery databases. Coordinate litigation events, monitor deadlines, file and serve court materials, conduct research, and take on delegated file responsibilities.

Job details

About the Company Our client, a highly regarded Toronto litigation boutique, is seeking a Junior Law Clerk to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing Law Clerk to work alongside experienced Senior Law Clerks and lawyers, gaining exposure to sophisticated litigation matters while progressively taking on greater responsibility. Responsibilities Provide litigation support to Senior Law Clerks and lawyers on complex, document-intensive matters. Assist with the preparation, organization and management of pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, documentary productions, undertakings, correspondence and hearing materials. Assist with documentary discovery, including document collection, review, organization and production, as well as maintaining eDiscovery databases. Review document productions for completeness, organization and compliance with established protocols. Prepare chronologies, document summaries, indexes, charts and other case-management materials. Assist with the preparation for and coordination of examinations, mediations, motions, hearings and trials. Monitor assigned deadlines, limitation periods and procedural requirements, escalating concerns as appropriate. Prepare and arrange for the filing and service of court materials. Conduct factual and procedural research in support of litigation matters. Take responsibility for delegated components of larger files and progressively assume responsibility for smaller, less complex matters. Provide general support and coverage to the Senior Law Clerks as required. Requirements Law Clerk diploma or equivalent education and experience. 2+ years of relevant law clerk experience, preferably in civil, commercial or securities litigation. Familiarity with eDiscovery and electronic document management platforms such as Reveal or Relativity is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and court filing and service requirements. Experience preparing and organizing litigation documents and materials. Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and legal document-management technology. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment and the ability to recognize when guidance is required. Compensation Salary up to $80,000, commensurate with experience. Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office. RRSP matching program. Comprehensive health and dental benefits. We do not use AI to screen applicants.

What you’ll do

Provide litigation support to senior law clerks and lawyers, including preparing and managing court documents, discovery materials, and eDiscovery databases. Coordinate litigation events, monitor deadlines, file and serve court materials, conduct research, and take on delegated file responsibilities.

Requirements

Requires a Law Clerk diploma or equivalent education and experience, with at least two years of relevant experience, preferably in civil, commercial, or securities litigation. Candidates should know Ontario civil procedure and court filing requirements, be proficient with Microsoft 365 and legal document-management tools, and demonstrate strong organization, communication, and judgment.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• RRSP Matching Program
• Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits

Listed skills

• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Litigation Support
• Document Management
• Documentary Discovery
• eDiscovery
• Document Review
• Pleadings and Motion Materials
• Court Filing and Service
• Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
• Deadline and Limitation Period Monitoring
• Factual and Procedural Research
• Microsoft 365
• Reveal
• Relativity
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Written and Verbal Communication

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative

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