Litigation Law Clerk

Job summary

Provide comprehensive law clerk support for complex plaintiff-side class action and litigation matters. Manage litigation documentation, court filings, and claimant communications while assisting with all stages of the litigation process.

Job details

About the Company Our client, a reputable downtown Toronto law firm, is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join their growing plaintiff-side litigation team. This is a fully remote position for candidates residing in Ontario. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience, ideally involving class actions, complex litigation, and/or large-scale personal injury matters. Strong traditional law clerk skills and knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure are required. Experience with claims administration, claimant intake, and high-volume litigation files is a strong asset. The role involves direct communication with class members and claimants. Professionalism, empathy, patience, and sensitivity are essential. Responsibilities Provide law clerk support on complex plaintiff-side class action and litigation matters. Draft and prepare pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, certification materials, correspondence, and other court documents. Assist with certification, examinations, motions, mediations, settlements, and trial preparation. Manage large volumes of documents, evidence, and claimant information. Assist with claims administration, including reviewing claims, maintaining claimant records, and communicating with class members. Conduct detailed and sensitive claimant intake interviews. Prepare medical, factual, and documentary summaries. Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, limitation dates, filings, and court materials. Communicate with clients, class members, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties. Perform other traditional law clerk duties as required. Requirements Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate from an accredited institution. 5+ years of relevant litigation experience, preferably plaintiff-side. Experience with class actions, complex litigation, large-scale personal injury, or high-volume files is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of Ontario court procedures and the Rules of Civil Procedure. Claims administration or claimant intake experience is a strong asset. Excellent organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities remotely. Compensation Up to $85,000, commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefits and professional development support Fully remote within Ontario Collaborative plaintiff-side litigation environment Must reside in Ontario to be considered. We do not use AI to screen candidates.

What you’ll do

Provide comprehensive law clerk support for complex plaintiff-side class action and litigation matters. Manage litigation documentation, court filings, and claimant communications while assisting with all stages of the litigation process.

Requirements

Requires a Law Clerk Diploma or Certificate and at least 5 years of relevant plaintiff-side litigation experience. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of Ontario court procedures and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits • Professional development support

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Litigation support
• Class actions
• Personal injury
• Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
• Claims administration
• Claimant intake
• Drafting pleadings
• Motion materials
• Document management
• Legal research
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Confidentiality
• Time management

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative