Location: Ottawa, ON
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
A well-established and respected full-service law firm in Ottawa is seeking an experienced
Litigation Law Clerk to join its growing team.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of
2 years of litigation law clerk experience and a strong understanding of litigation procedures, file management, legal documentation, and deadlines. This opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented and organized professional who enjoys working in a collaborative legal environment and providing strong support to lawyers and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support to litigation lawyers.
- Assist with the preparation, organization, and management of litigation files.
- Draft, format, and prepare pleadings, correspondence, motions, affidavits, and other legal documents.
- Assist with discovery, examinations, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
- Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, limitation dates, and court schedules.
- Prepare and organize documents for court filings and proceedings.
- Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other legal professionals as required.
- Conduct legal and procedural research as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and physical files.
- Assist lawyers with case preparation and document production.
- Perform other litigation-related administrative and clerical duties as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Litigation Law Clerk.
- Strong understanding of Ontario litigation procedures and court processes.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management/document systems.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with lawyers and support staff.
- Professional, client-focused, and team-oriented approach.
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting civil litigation matters.
- Familiarity with Ontario Superior Court procedures and filings.
- Experience with discovery, examinations, motions, mediations, and trial preparation.
- Bilingual English/French skills are considered an asset.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a highly organized and dependable Litigation Law Clerk who can independently manage day-to-day litigation files, anticipate deadlines, and provide efficient support to attorneys throughout the litigation process.
