Job DescriptionJob DescriptionIntellectual Property Law Clerk | Hybrid | Up to $95K

About the Company
Our client is a well-established Canadian law firm with a highly regarded Intellectual Property group that handles some of the most significant IP disputes in the country. The firm is known for a collaborative, team-oriented environment where clerks work as true members of the litigation team. It values initiative, invests in legal technology, and gives experienced professionals room to improve how the practice operates.

About the Role
You will manage the procedural and operational side of complex IP litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and industrial designs. Working closely with partners and associates, you will:

- Track and manage litigation deadlines in the Federal Court and Ontario courts
- Prepare, file, and serve court documents, motion records, and Books of Authorities
- Manage document productions and e-discovery, and track undertakings and refusals
- Coordinate with clients, expert witnesses, and foreign counsel
- Organize hearing logistics, cross-examinations, and electronic trial records
- Prepare Bills of Costs and review litigation invoices




- Ensure confidential and proprietary materials are handled under protective orders
- Support and guide legal assistants on file management and deadlines
- Contribute to improving litigation workflows and document management systems

The Offer

- Base salary up to $95,000
- Exposure to high-profile, technically complex IP matters
- Health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation
- Opportunity to mentor and lead support staff
- A collaborative team that values independence and expertise

What You Bring

- 5+ years of litigation clerk experience, ideally in IP or at a large full-service firm
- Law Clerk diploma or equivalent; ILCO membership is preferred
- Required: hands-on Federal Court experience with e-filing, records, and Books of Authorities
- Ontario court experience is an asset
- Experience with Relativity or similar e-discovery platforms, and Aderant or Elite 3E
- Strong proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat

Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this prospect, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.

📌 Intellectual Property Law Clerk (Toronto)
🏢 Forge Recruitment
📍 Toronto