Litigation Law Clerk

Job summary

Provide clerical and legal support to lawyers across civil litigation matters, including preparing, drafting, organizing, and filing legal documents. Manage litigation files and deadlines, coordinate court-related events, communicate with clients and other parties, conduct research, assist with document production, and support trial preparation.

Job details

About the Company Our client, a well-established and highly respected Toronto law firm, is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join their team. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive clerical and legal support to lawyers on a variety of litigation matters Prepare and organize pleadings, motions, affidavits, briefs, and other legal documents Manage litigation files from commencement through resolution Draft and file court documents and correspondence Prepare and maintain limitation and procedural deadlines Coordinate discoveries, examinations, motions, mediations, and hearings Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties Conduct legal research and assist with document review and productions Maintain organized electronic and physical files Assist lawyers with trial preparation and other litigation-related matters Requirements 4+years of experience as a Law Clerk in civil litigation Strong knowledge of Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and court procedures Experience with Superior Court and/or Federal Court matters Strong drafting, organizational, and time-management skills Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team Compensation Salary up to $80,000, commensurate with experience Hybrid work environment Comprehensive benefits package We do not use AI to screen candidates.

What you’ll do

Provide clerical and legal support to lawyers across civil litigation matters, including preparing, drafting, organizing, and filing legal documents. Manage litigation files and deadlines, coordinate court-related events, communicate with clients and other parties, conduct research, assist with document production, and support trial preparation.

Requirements

Requires at least four years of law clerk experience in civil litigation and strong knowledge of Ontario civil procedure and court processes. Candidates should have experience with Superior Court and/or Federal Court matters, strong drafting and organizational abilities, excellent communication and attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil Litigation
• Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
• Court Procedures
• Legal Document Drafting
• Litigation File Management
• Deadline Management
• Legal Research
• Document Review
• Document Production
• Trial Preparation
• Client Communication
• Organization
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Microsoft Office
• Legal Technology

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative