Job Overview

ABOUT THE FIRM:

Powell Barrister Professional Corporation is a boutique litigation law firm located in Markham, restricted to defending professional liability claims. We act as lead counsel for a major Ontario real estate professional liability program to defend real estate agents. Our firm has files at all levels in every court throughout the province of Ontario.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Litigation Law Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist a lawyer in various legal tasks, including drafting correspondence, court documents, and assisting in the management of case files. You’ll thrive in a supportive work setting conducive to growth while benefiting from a respectful hybrid work-from-home policy, with a requirement to work in office 3 days a week. There may be a grace period where you will be expected to work in office full-time until you are able to shift to your hybrid role.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Responsible for drafting Superior Court of Ontario and Small Claims Court documents;
- Preparation of legal documents including affidavit of documents, notices of examination, motion records, books of authorities, settlement documents and other litigation related documents;
- Assistance with litigation process: i.e. scheduling motions, examinations for discovery, mediation; Service and filing of litigation related documents;
- Draft correspondence, proofreading, editing documents and correspondence, and other related administrative tasks;
- Assisting lawyers with practice management: i.e. profiling incoming emails,



scanning and profiling mail, arranging meetings, scheduling hearing dates with court
- Assisting lawyers with time management: i.e. diarizing, schedule maintenance, extensive use of Outlook, Amicus Attorney, and PC Law;
- Perform clerical duties such as filing, data entry, and managing correspondence.
- Exhibit strong phone etiquette when communicating with clients, courts, and other parties involved in legal matters;
- Proofread legal documents for clarity, grammar, and formatting errors before submission;
- Provide support to other lawyers and staff as required;
- Minor reception duties: welcoming clients, ordering supplies, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization, assist with office upkeep and other minor duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Graduate from a Legal Assistant / Law Clerk / Paralegal program
- Strong knowledge of the Ontario Civil Practice Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of the Small Claims Court
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Legal Accounting Software and PDF Editing Software such as Adobe or Nitro Pro, etc.
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If interested in the position please provide us with a copy of your resume. We thank all applicants for your interest in our firm, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Markham, ON L3P 1Y2

📌 Litigation Law Clerk (Canada)
🏢 Powell Barrister Professional
📍 Canada