About the Company

Our client, a leading Canadian law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Law Clerk to join their growing litigation team.

Responsibilities

- Assist lawyers with all aspects of litigation files from commencement through to trial and appeal
- Prepare, review and organize legal documents, correspondence and court materials
- Draft pleadings, affidavits, motion materials, notices and other litigation documents
- Prepare and manage productions, affidavits of documents and documentary discovery materials
- Assist with examinations for discovery, mediations, arbitrations, motions, pre-trials and trials
- Prepare undertakings and refusals charts and assist with the management of undertakings
- Coordinate and manage court filings and service of documents
- Prepare hearing and trial briefs, books of authorities and other court materials
- Maintain and organize electronic and physical litigation files
- Track deadlines, limitation periods, court dates and other key milestones
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts and other third parties
- Assist lawyers with legal research and fact gathering as required
- Manage multiple files and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Provide additional litigation and administrative support as required

Requirements





- 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Law Clerk
- Experience supporting lawyers on complex litigation matters
- Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Ontario court processes
- Experience preparing and managing pleadings, motion materials, discoveries and trial materials
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to independently manage files and prioritize multiple deadlines
- Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
- Experience with e-discovery and electronic document management is an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Professional and personable with the ability to work effectively with lawyers, clients and colleagues
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Proactive, reliable and able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Compensation

- Salary up to $110,000, commensurate with experience
- Hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week in the office
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated and complex litigation matters with a leading legal team

We do not use AI to screen candidates.

📌 Litigation Law Clerk (Toronto)
🏢 Ruby
📍 Toronto