About the Company
Our client, a reputable downtown Toronto law firm, is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join their growing plaintiff-side litigation team. This is a fully remote position for candidates residing in Ontario.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience, ideally involving class actions, complex litigation, and/or large-scale personal injury matters. Strong traditional law clerk skills and knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure are required. Experience with claims administration, claimant intake, and high-volume litigation files is a robust asset.
The role involves direct communication with class members and claimants. Professionalism, empathy, patience, and sensitivity are essential.
Responsibilities
- Provide law clerk support on complex plaintiff-side class action and litigation matters.
- Draft and prepare pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, certification materials, correspondence, and other court documents.
- Assist with certification, examinations, motions, mediations, settlements, and trial preparation.
- Manage large volumes of documents, evidence, and claimant information.
- Assist with claims administration, including reviewing claims, maintaining claimant records, and communicating with class members.
- Conduct detailed and sensitive claimant intake interviews.
- Prepare medical, factual, and documentary summaries.
- Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, limitation dates, filings, and court materials.
- Communicate with clients, class members, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
- Perform other traditional law clerk duties as required.
Requirements
- Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate from an accredited institution.
- 5+ years of relevant litigation experience, preferably plaintiff-side.
- Experience with class actions, complex litigation, large-scale personal injury, or high-volume files is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario court procedures and the Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Claims administration or claimant intake experience is a strong asset.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities remotely.
Compensation
- Up to $85,000, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits and professional development support
- Fully remote within Ontario
- Collaborative plaintiff-side litigation environment
Must reside in Ontario to be considered.
We do not use AI to screen candidates.
📌 Litigation Law Clerk (Ontario)
🏢 Ruby
📍 Ontario