Articling Student

Starkman & Zhang Lawyers; Markham; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Starkman & Zhang Lawyers in Markham, Ontario invites applications for an articling position designed to learn litigation by doing it on real files. You will draft pleadings, conduct legal research, and appear alongside counsel in proceedings.

Responsibilities include attending hearings, assisting with trial prep, and communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and courts. Strong academics, advocacy interest, and language skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record with focus on advocacy.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative on file work.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and factums on real files.
• Conduct legal research on active litigation matters.
• Attend court hearings, discoveries, mediations, and trials.
• Assist with trial preparation and evidence organization.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy interest

Self-motivated

Education

Law student (articling candidate)

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Our articling positions are designed for students who want to learn litigation by doing it — not by watching from the sidelines. You will work on real files and appear alongside counsel in real proceedings.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and factums on real files
• Conducting legal research on active litigation matters
• Attending court hearings, discoveries, mediations, and trials
• Assisting with trial preparation and evidence organization
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and courts

What We're Looking For

• Strong academic record
• Genuine interest in advocacy and dispute resolution
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative on file work

Preferred Qualifications

• Moot court or clinical experience
• Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Italian, or Russian language skills
• Prior legal work experience (law clerk, summer student, paralegal)

Location:

Markham, ON (Highway 7 & 404, free parking)

• Type: Full-time articling term