About the Company
Our client, a highly regarded Toronto litigation boutique, is seeking a Junior Law Clerk to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing Law Clerk to work alongside experienced Senior Law Clerks and lawyers, gaining exposure to sophisticated litigation matters while progressively taking on greater responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Provide litigation support to Senior Law Clerks and lawyers on complex, document-intensive matters.
- Assist with the preparation, organization and management of pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, documentary productions, undertakings, correspondence and hearing materials.
- Assist with documentary discovery, including document collection, review, organization and production, as well as maintaining eDiscovery databases.
- Review document productions for completeness, organization and compliance with established protocols.
- Prepare chronologies, document summaries, indexes, charts and other case-management materials.
- Assist with the preparation for and coordination of examinations, mediations, motions, hearings and trials.
- Monitor assigned deadlines, limitation periods and procedural requirements, escalating concerns as appropriate.
- Prepare and arrange for the filing and service of court materials.
- Conduct factual and procedural research in support of litigation matters.
- Take responsibility for delegated components of larger files and progressively assume responsibility for smaller, less complex matters.
- Provide general support and coverage to the Senior Law Clerks as required.
Requirements
- Law Clerk diploma or equivalent education and experience.
- 2+ years of relevant law clerk experience, preferably in civil, commercial or securities litigation.
- Familiarity with eDiscovery and electronic document management platforms such as Reveal or Relativity is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and court filing and service requirements.
- Experience preparing and organizing litigation documents and materials.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and legal document-management technology.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment and the ability to recognize when guidance is required.
Compensation
- Salary up to $80,000, commensurate with experience.
- Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office.
- RRSP matching program.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
We do not use AI to screen applicants.
