Junior Law Clerk

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.