Civil Litigation Law Clerk Our client, a well-established and highly regarded law firm, is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Law Clerk to provide direct support to a senior member of the litigation team.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of civil litigation experience , along with a Law Clerk diploma or certificate and a proven ability to manage complex matters in a busy, deadline-driven workplace.

This position is well suited to a proactive, organized and detail-oriented professional who takes ownership of their work and is committed to providing a high level of service to lawyers and clients.

The successful candidate will work closely with counsel and internal teams to keep files progressing efficiently, ensure procedural and court deadlines are met, and provide strong day-to-day support throughout the litigation process.

Key Responsibilities The Civil Litigation Law Clerk will be responsible for a variety of litigation support functions, including: Coordinate internal and external logistics relating to discoveries, motions, hearings, trials and other litigation events.

Communicate with court and tribunal staff regarding court files, filings and document requests.

Prepare and coordinate the filing and service of legal materials with the appropriate courts, tribunals and opposing parties.

Open, organize and maintain client files, including tracking deadlines, diarizing important dates and maintaining accurate file records.

Work with lawyers, clients and external service providers to coordinate the collection, organization, review and production of documents.

Prepare various litigation documents, including cost outlines, bills of costs, notices of motion and motion-related affidavits.

Assist counsel with legal research and preparation of Books of Authorities, including compiling, organizing, formatting, side-barring and highlighting materials.





Manage electronic discovery materials and maintain accurate production records and logs.

Assist with the organization and maintenance of pleadings, productions and other litigation documentation.

Maintain effective reminder and bring-forward systems to ensure deadlines and follow-up items are addressed.

Provide general administrative and practice support as required.

Qualifications & Experience Minimum 5 years of civil litigation law clerk experience .

Law Clerk diploma or certificate.

Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and litigation procedures.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex files and competing priorities with minimal supervision.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and discretion.

Experience with eDiscovery platforms and electronic document management systems is considered an asset.

Advanced proficiency with Adobe Acrobat/PDF and Microsoft Office 365 .

Experience working with legal accounting, document management or practice management systems is an asset.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle time-sensitive matters professionally and calmly.

Hours Monday to Friday, with standard business hours of either 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Compensation & Benefits Three weeks'' paid vacation Three paid wellness days following the probationary period Health and dental benefits Wellness spending credit Health Care Spending Account RRSP contribution program following one year of service If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence.

Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.

📌 Civil Litigation Law Clerk (Toronto)
🏢 Forge Recruitment
📍 Toronto