LITIGATION LAW CLERK

Job summary

Support lawyers with litigation file management, case system updates, legal drafting and proofreading, court filings, pleadings, motion records, appeals, discovery, and evidence preparation. Coordinate client communications, intakes, conflict checks, calendars, deadlines, meetings, and administrative follow-up.

Job details

Milosevic & Associates is a boutique law firm seeking a skilled and experienced Litigation Law Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of experience as a Law Clerk with a strong background in Litigation, along with strong executive assistant skills and the ability to integrate seamlessly into the existing team. You will work in a fast-paced environment while serving sophisticated clients with complex corporate commercial litigation matters. You must have strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to assist with the carriage of files and resolve issues independently. In this role, you will support friendly and supportive lawyers within a vibrant work environment. To succeed in this role, it is essential to demonstrate a collaborative attitude, a strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and effective relationship-building skills. This opportunity offers a balanced blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, with four days in the office each week. We offer a competitive base salary ($70,000 - $85,000) with bonus potential, a benefits package, and an opportunity to grow and advance in a collaborative and dynamic environment. If you enjoy working in a strong team-oriented environment and are looking for a new challenge, we would like to hear from you. Applicants should submit their resume in confidence to our office manager, Astrid da Silva at adasilva@mlflitigation.com, quoting the subject line LITIGATION LAW CLERK. Key Responsibilities • Assist lawyers in organizing and maintaining files • Manage and update the firm’s case management system. • Ensure all legal documents are accurately filed and stored. • Draft and proofread legal documents. • Prepare and update briefs and other court documents, correspondence and administrative materials for lawyer review and upload documents for court filing. • Prepare, serve, and file pleadings and motion/application records and perfect appeals. • Compile affidavits of documents, arrange discoveries and serve notices of examinations. • Organize and compile exhibits and evidence. • Prepare and send correspondence to opposing counsel. • Manage intakes, conduct conflict checks, and follow firm internal file opening standards. • Schedule, monitor and maintain calendars and meeting deadlines. • Follow up on actions required to manage the lawyer’s practice. • Manage lawyer calendars, organize meetings, communicate with clients, and assist with timekeeping, as necessary. Qualifications • 5+ years' experience working within a similar role in a litigation legal environment. • Strong knowledge of civil litigation practice and procedures, and the Rules of Civil Procedure • Proficiency in legal research tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Clio, ACL and other relevant software. • Team player. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Strong technical skills with a willingness to learn new technologies.

What you’ll do

Support lawyers with litigation file management, case system updates, legal drafting and proofreading, court filings, pleadings, motion records, appeals, discovery, and evidence preparation. Coordinate client communications, intakes, conflict checks, calendars, deadlines, meetings, and administrative follow-up.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of experience in a litigation legal environment and strong knowledge of civil litigation practice, procedures, and the Rules of Civil Procedure. Candidates should be proficient with legal research tools, Microsoft Office, Clio, and ACL, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, attention to detail, multitasking, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Bonus Potential
• Benefits Package

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Civil Litigation
• Rules Of Civil Procedure
• Legal Research
• Legal Document Drafting
• Court Filing
• Case Management
• File Management
• Calendar Management
• Conflict Checks
• Client Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Clio
• ACL
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Time Management

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative