Seeking a Litigation Assistant/Law Clerk with 3+ years of litigation experience to support litigation and mortgage enforcement matters. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proficient with Ontario court procedures, and comfortable managing files from start to finish.

Responsibilities

Prepare, serve, and file pleadings, motions, Affidavits of Documents, and other court documents

Draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, motions, and legal documents from dictation

Assist with litigation and mortgage enforcement files from opening through completion

Prepare for trials, including pre-trial memoranda, witness coordination, and hearing materials

Review discovery undertakings, lawyer notes, and transcripts and obtain Answers to Undertakings

Manage court filings, scheduling, process servers, and communications with court offices

Maintain files, calendars, dockets, timekeeping, and monthly billing

Communicate with lawyers, clients, opposing parties, and other professionals





Provide overflow support to the litigation team as required

Qualifications

Legal Assistant or Law Clerk certificate required

3+ years of litigation assistant/clerk experience

Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and provincial practice directions

Experience with electronic billing and document management systems

Proficiency with Adobe, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Experience with document review and litigation file management

Familiarity with programs such as DocuSign, OneKey, ACL, and Ghost Practice is an asset

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Solid interpersonal skills when dealing with clients, lawyers, and court offices

Ability to work independently and take direction from senior litigation counsel

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📌 Litigation Assistant or Law Clerk (Ontario)
🏢 Synectics
📍 Ontario