Law Clerk - Litigation

About the Company

KSI Law is a commercial law firm with over 50 years of experience across 15+ practice areas, with offices in Markham, Toronto, and Calgary. Our Real Estate practice supports clients with property transactions and related legal matters.

About the Role

As a Litigation Law Clerk, you will support KSI Law’s Litigation practice by assisting lawyers with day-to-day management of active litigation files, preparing court documents, and coordinating litigation proceedings. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a busy litigation environment. You will manage competing priorities, meet court deadlines, and help move litigation matters forward efficiently.

Responsibilities

Drafting & Court Documents

• Draft and prepare pleadings, affidavits, motions, notices, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare, organize, and file court documents in accordance with the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Review and organize documentary evidence, prepare affidavits of documents, and assemble motion records and court materials.

File & Deadline Management

• Manage active litigation files, ensuring timely progression and compliance with procedural deadlines.
• Monitor court deadlines, maintain litigation calendars, and ensure timely filing and service of documents.
• Maintain accurate electronic files, correspondence, court documents, and litigation records.

Litigation Support

• Prepare statements of claim, default judgments, garnishments, writs of seizure and sale, and related court documentation as assigned.
• Support lawyers across litigation sub-practices, including commercial litigation, employment and labour, professional negligence and insurance, and arbitration and mediation.

Proceedings & Communication

• Coordinate examinations for discovery, motions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, process servers, and other parties regarding active litigation matters.

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

• Clio for practice and matter management.
• CanLII and Westlaw Canada for legal research and reference.
• Ontario civil court e-filing systems, including Case Center, Civil Claims/Civil Submissions Online, and the Ontario Courts Public Portal, as applicable.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fully employer-paid benefits package beginning after a 3-month waiting period.
• Access to additional wellness perks through our group benefits plan, including virtual healthcare, second-opinion medical support, and exclusive discount programs.
• 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• An active social committee hosting regular team events and recognition programs throughout the year.

HOW TO APPLY

• External candidates are encouraged to apply directly through this LinkedIn posting.
• We look forward to receiving your application.
• KSI Law uses artificial intelligence (AI) as part of our application screening process to help identify candidates whose qualifications and experience align with this position’s requirements.
• Thank you to all applicants for your interest in KSI Law.
• Candidates not selected for an interview will not be individually contacted.
• We will notify candidates who are interviewed of a hiring decision within 45 days, in accordance with Ontario’s Employment Standards Act.

Qualifications

• Required
• Law Clerk diploma or certificate from a recognized institution, or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of litigation law clerk experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and civil litigation processes.
• Experience drafting pleadings, court documents, and litigation correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple files, competing priorities, and strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal professionals.

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and civil litigation processes.
• Experience drafting pleadings, court documents, and litigation correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple files, competing priorities, and strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal professionals.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Clio, Teraview, and ACL.
• Familiarity with default judgments, garnishments, writs, and post-judgment enforcement.
• Experience managing multiple active files and court deadlines.
• Prior experience in a commercial litigation law firm.

Pay range and compensation package

• A fully employer-paid benefits package beginning after a 3-month waiting period.
• Access to additional wellness perks through our group benefits plan, including virtual healthcare, second-opinion medical support, and exclusive discount programs.
• 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).