Litigation Law Clerk

Job summary

Provide comprehensive support to lawyers throughout the litigation process, including drafting court documents and managing files from inception through resolution. Coordinate litigation events and filings, track deadlines, maintain records, communicate with relevant parties, and assist with collections and enforcement matters as needed.

Job details

About the Company Our client, a well-established and respected Toronto law firm, is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clerk to work in a collaborative environment, supporting a busy litigation practice. Responsibilities Provide comprehensive law clerk support to lawyers throughout all stages of the litigation process. Prepare, draft, and revise pleadings, motions, affidavits, factums, and other court documents. Manage litigation files from inception through to resolution. Coordinate discoveries, mediations, hearings, and other court appearances. Handle court filings, including electronic filing through the appropriate court portals. Maintain calendars, monitor limitation periods, and ensure all deadlines are met. Organize and maintain electronic and physical files, including document production and file management. Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other relevant parties. Assist with collections-related litigation and enforcement matters, as required. Requirements 3+ years of experience as a Litigation Law Clerk. Collections experience would be considered a strong asset. Strong knowledge of Ontario civil litigation procedures and court rules. Experience preparing pleadings, motion materials, and other litigation documentation. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software. Compensation Salary up to $78,000, commensurate with experience. Hybrid work arrangement. Opportunity to join an established and collaborative legal team. We do not use AI to screen candidates.

What you’ll do

Provide comprehensive support to lawyers throughout the litigation process, including drafting court documents and managing files from inception through resolution. Coordinate litigation events and filings, track deadlines, maintain records, communicate with relevant parties, and assist with collections and enforcement matters as needed.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of experience as a Litigation Law Clerk and strong knowledge of Ontario civil litigation procedures and court rules. Candidates should have litigation-documentation experience, excellent organization and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software; collections experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ontario Civil Litigation Procedures
• Court Rules
• Pleadings Preparation
• Motion Materials
• Affidavits
• Factums
• Litigation File Management
• Court Filings
• Electronic Filing
• Deadline Management
• Document Production
• Collections Litigation
• Enforcement Matters
• Microsoft Office
• Legal Practice Management Software
• Client Communication

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative

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