Job Description

Job Title: Junior Litigation Clerk
Job #: 17131
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $60,000
Perks: Great benefits
Remote Flexibility: In office

Our Client

Our client, a busy civil litigation and class actions practice, is seeking a Junior Litigation Clerk to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with at least one year of litigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing procedural deadlines and court filings.

Duties & Responsibilities

Open and maintain litigation files, including conflict checks and file organization

Draft, format, and proofread pleadings, affidavits, motion materials, and correspondence

Coordinate service and filing of court documents, including affidavits of service and confirmations

File materials through applicable court platforms in compliance with the Rules of Civil Procedure and practice directions

Maintain accurate diarization of limitation periods, hearing dates, and procedural deadlines

Assist with preparation for motions, mediations, discoveries, hearings, and trials, including compiling briefs and exhibits

Manage document production tasks, including organizing records and preparing electronic/PDF briefs

Liaise with courts, clients, process servers,



and opposing counsel regarding scheduling and filings

Track undertakings and follow-ups to support file progression

Provide calendar management, scheduling, and administrative support to assigned lawyers

Assist with marketing and business development initiatives as needed

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of litigation experience (law clerk and/or legal assistant)

Strong knowledge of court procedures and litigation timelines

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience with legal practice management and docketing systems

Familiarity with iManage, Soluno, ACL, CaseLines, Westlaw, and CanLII considered an asset

Professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information

Flexibility to work overtime as required

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly forward your resume to and quote Job #17131 in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Junior Litigation Clerk (Toronto)
🏢 Kent Legal
📍 Toronto