About the Firm
Meshkini Law Partners LLP is a boutique litigation and alternative dispute resolution firm based in North York. Our practice spans personal injury, accident benefits, construction disputes, and Provincial Offences Act matters, alongside a growing neutral ADR practice in mediation and arbitration. We work on complex, hands-on files where every team member contributes meaningfully to strategy and outcomes.
The Role
We are seeking a Junior Law Clerk with 0–2 years of Ontario civil litigation experience to join our team. Recent graduates of an accredited law clerk diploma program are encouraged to apply. This is a full-time, in-office position with direct mentorship from the principal and our intermediate clerk.
This role is designed as a foundation: you will learn Ontario civil procedure end-to-end, build skills across multiple practice areas, and grow into independent file management. We are looking for someone who is curious, careful, and eager to develop a long-term career as a litigation clerk.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft routine correspondence, simple pleadings, affidavits, and form documents under lawyer or senior clerk supervision
- Organize and maintain litigation files, both physical and electronic, in accordance with firm protocols
- Diarize limitation periods, court deadlines, and tickler dates; maintain accurate file calendars
- Conduct corporate searches, title searches, PPSA searches, and basic skip tracing
- Prepare and serve court documents and tribunal filings (Superior Court, Small Claims, LAT, OCJ)
- Upload and maintain documents on CaseLines and Justice Services Online
- Assist senior clerks with documentary productions, motion records, and mediation briefs
- Support accident benefits files: prepare OCF forms, track treatment plans, assemble document briefs
- Support POA files: prepare disclosure requests, organize Crown brief materials, schedule trial dates
- Liaise courteously and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and tribunals
- Assist with file opening, conflict checks, time entry, and general administrative support
Required Qualifications
- Law Clerk diploma from an accredited Ontario college (completed or in final term), or equivalent legal education
- 0–2 years of experience in an Ontario law firm or legal support role (co-op, summer, or contract experience counts)
- Foundational knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Professional demeanour and strong client service orientation
- Willingness to learn, take direction, and ask questions
- Eligible to work in Canada
Preferred (Not Required)
- Student Member status with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO), or intention to pursue Associate Membership
- Co-op or placement experience at a litigation firm
- Familiarity with CaseLines, Justice Services Online, or PCLaw/Clio
- Exposure to personal injury, accident benefits, construction, or POA matters
- Bilingual (English/French or English/Farsi) is an asset
What We Offer
- Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience
- Paid vacation and personal days
- Direct mentorship from the principal and intermediate clerk - substantive learning, not just task work
- Exposure to a broad range of practice areas (PI, AB, construction, POA, ADR) within your first year
- Modern, transit-accessible office at Yonge & Finch (TTC subway, Highway 401)
- A collegial, low-bureaucracy environment where good work is recognized
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and résumé through Indeed or LinkedIn, or by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Junior Law Clerk Application – [Your Name].”
In your cover letter, please briefly describe (1) why you are interested in litigation, and (2) any law firm or legal support experience you have, including co-op or placement work.
Recent graduates with no firm experience are welcome to apply. We will consider the whole candidate, not just years on the job.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Work Location: In person
