Civil Litigation Law Clerk

Job summary

Manage complex civil litigation files, deadlines, and records, and draft and revise pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal documents. Coordinate discovery and document review, manage electronic court filings through the JSO portal, and prepare and maintain digital hearing materials in CaseLines.

Job details

My client, a well‑established boutique litigation practice, is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Law Clerk to join their team. This firm is known for handling a diverse range of civil disputes, including complex commercial matters, real property litigation, and mortgage enforcement files. They operate in a fast‑paced environment where precision, organization, and strong advocacy support are essential. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of five years of hands‑on civil litigation experience in Ontario, with advanced legal drafting abilities and a solid command of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Familiarity with modern court technology - including CaseLines and the Justice Services Online (JSO) portal - is critical, as the role involves managing both traditional and fully digital litigation workflows. Responsibilities Oversee and organize complex litigation files, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and strict adherence to deadlines. Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal documents with clarity and precision. Manage electronic filings through the JSO portal and prepare, upload, and maintain digital hearing materials in CaseLines. Coordinate and prepare discovery materials, including drafting requests, compiling productions, and supporting document review processes. Provide administrative and file‑management support, including opening new matters, scanning, photocopying, and maintaining organized digital and physical records. Qualifications Minimum of five years’ experience in Canada as a civil litigation law clerk or paralegal. Demonstrated expertise in legal drafting, document review, and case analysis. Strong understanding of Ontario litigation procedures, court rules, and document management systems. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. Experience in mortgage enforcement considered a strong asset. Ability to work in-office, 5 days in Vaughan, On

What you’ll do

Manage complex civil litigation files, deadlines, and records, and draft and revise pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal documents. Coordinate discovery and document review, manage electronic court filings through the JSO portal, and prepare and maintain digital hearing materials in CaseLines.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of civil litigation law clerk or paralegal experience in Canada, with strong legal drafting, document review, and case analysis abilities. Candidates should understand Ontario litigation procedures and court rules, communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, and be able to work in-office five days per week; mortgage enforcement experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil Litigation
• Legal Drafting
• Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
• CaseLines
• Justice Services Online Portal
• Electronic Filing
• Pleadings
• Motion Materials
• Affidavits
• Discovery Coordination
• Document Review
• Case Analysis
• Litigation File Management
• Mortgage Enforcement
• Organization
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative

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