Intellectual Property Litigation Law Clerk

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Nov 7, 2026
1 position

$95,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Office presence: 2 days per week
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Provide litigation support for complex intellectual property disputes, including managing files and deadlines, preparing court documents, and coordinating eDiscovery and document production. Coordinate with clients and legal professionals, prepare materials for hearings and trials, and assist with billing, docketing, reporting, and confidential file management.

Job details

About the Company Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Law Clerk to join its Toronto team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong litigation and eDiscovery experience to support complex intellectual property disputes in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive litigation support to lawyers on complex intellectual property disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and industrial designs. Manage litigation files, monitor limitation periods, track critical deadlines, and coordinate court filings and service requirements. Prepare and organize pleadings, motion records, affidavits, Books of Authorities, and other litigation documents. Coordinate electronic discovery, including document collection, review, production, and database management using Relativity and other eDiscovery platforms. Track undertakings, refusals, and productions arising from examinations for discovery. Coordinate with clients, expert witnesses, external counsel, court reporters, and other legal professionals. Prepare for hearings, examinations, and trials, including organizing electronic trial materials, motion records, and document briefs. Assist with billing, docketing, invoice review, cost recovery documentation, and litigation status reporting. Maintain accurate electronic files and ensure confidential and proprietary information is handled appropriately. Collaborate with lawyers and support staff to manage priorities, streamline workflows, and ensure the efficient administration of litigation matters. Requirements Law Clerk Diploma, certificate, or equivalent education. 5+ years of litigation law clerk experience. Hands-on eDiscovery experience is required, including familiarity with Relativity or comparable eDiscovery platforms. Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, document production, and deadline management. Experience with Federal Court litigation and intellectual property matters is considered an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently and as part of a team. A professional, client-focused approach and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Compensation Salary up to $95,000, commensurate with experience. Hybrid work arrangement with 2 days in the office. Comprehensive benefits package. We do not use AI to screen candidates.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a law clerk diploma, certificate, or equivalent education and at least five years of litigation law clerk experience, including hands-on eDiscovery experience with Relativity or a comparable platform. Candidates should have strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court filings, proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, and excellent organizational and communication skills; Federal Court and intellectual property experience are assets.