Law Clerk
- Markham, ON, Canada
$66-75K annually · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $66-75K annually
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of law clerk experience, preferably in construction, real estate, or corporate law
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Law Clerk supports the Legal Manager by handling the documentation, research, coordination, and process work that underpins the legal function. This role prepares and organizes legal materials, maintains records and systems, and keeps matters moving day to day - freeing the Legal Manager to focus on strategy, negotiation, and matters requiring a lawyer's judgment. The Law Clerk works under the supervision of the Legal Manager and does not provide legal advice independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare first drafts of routine contracts and documents from approved templates for the Legal Manager's review
- Conduct legal and factual research and prepare summaries and supporting materials
- Manage construction lien documentation, deadline tracking, and filing requirements under the direction of the Legal Manager
- Maintain corporate records, minute books, entity filings, insurance documentation, and the contract management system
- Coordinate with external counsel, opposing parties, and internal teams to gather documents and track action items
- Maintain organized files, manage matter calendars, and monitor key dates and deadlines
- Assist with the preparation of litigation, arbitration, and adjudication materials
- Law Clerk diploma or equivalent; ILCO membership or certification an asset
- Minimum 2–4 years of law clerk experience, preferably in construction, real estate, or corporate law
- Familiarity with construction lien and corporate filing processes
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and document management ability
- Proficiency with legal software and document/contract management systems
- Ability to work effectively under the direction of the Legal Manager and manage competing deadlines
$66-75K annually
Vacancy Status
This job posting is for an open vacancy.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
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Responsibilities
Prepare routine legal documents and research materials for the Legal Manager, and manage construction lien documentation, corporate records, filings, and contract systems. Coordinate with counsel and internal teams, organize matter files, track deadlines, and assist with litigation, arbitration, and adjudication materials.
Requirements
Requires a Law Clerk diploma or equivalent and 2–4 years of law clerk experience, preferably in construction, real estate, or corporate law; ILCO membership or certification is an asset. Candidates should understand construction lien and corporate filing processes and demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, document management, legal software proficiency, and the ability to manage competing deadlines under supervision.
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Document Drafting
- Contract Preparation
- Corporate Records Management
- Entity Filings
- Document Management
- Contract Management Systems
- Deadline Tracking
- Matter Coordination
- Litigation Support
- Arbitration Support
- Adjudication Support
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Legal Software Proficiency
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Legal
- Construction
- Administrative
Keywords
- Law Clerk
- Law Clerk Diploma
- ILCO Membership
- ILCO Certification
- Legal Research
- Factual Research
- Routine Contracts
- Approved Templates
- Construction Liens
- Corporate Records
- Minute Books
- Entity Filings
- Insurance Documentation
- Contract Management System
- External Counsel
- Matter Calendars
- Litigation
- Arbitration
- Adjudication
- Construction Law
- Real Estate Law
- Corporate Law
- Legal Software
- Document Management
- Deadline Tracking