Class Action Law Clerk

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Class Action Law Clerk to join a prestigious firm in Toronto. The role requires at least 5 years of litigation experience, particularly with class actions. Responsibilities include managing complex litigation files and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with significant growth opportunities. Interested candidates should apply with their resume to the provided email address.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Room for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years litigation law clerk experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Working experience with class action files.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining litigation files.
• Preparing mediation and pre-trial briefs.
• Managing day to day tasks of the office.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Summation

Job description

Overview

Class Action Law Clerk

Our Client is offering an incredible opportunity for an experienced Litigation Law Clerk to step into a senior role at a prestigious North American firm expanding into the Toronto market. They’re looking for someone with at least five years of litigation experience, specifically in class actions — someone who can handle complex files with ease and is excited to share their knowledge by mentoring junior team members. The firm itself is fantastic: supportive, well-structured, and genuinely invested in their people. The salary is highly competitive, with excellent benefits and plenty of room to grow. If you’re ready to take the next big step in your career, this could be the perfect fit. Apply now!

Salary: $85K+

Key Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining litigation files
• Coordination of the document discovery process in accordance with firm protocols
• Document production including subjective analysis, preparation of Affidavit of Documents, summaries of productions, and discovery briefs
• Management of electronic data for Discovery and Trial
• Reviewing and summarizing transcripts of examinations; managing undertakings and refusals
• Preparing charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence for use on discovery and trial
• Preparing mediation and pre-trial briefs
• Arranging and participating in meetings with clients and experts
• Preparing bills of costs
• Enforcing judgments, including preparation of all material and electronic Writ filing
• Trial preparation
• Managing day to day tasks of the office
• Working with staff and lawyers to maximize potential and work performance
• Coordinate with other offices regarding policy implementation
• Coordinating new hires as needed
• Working with Accounting to ensure payroll and banking related matters are addressed
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years litigation law clerk experience
• In-depth knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure and statutes
• Working experience with class action files
• Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario Certificate (or equivalent)
• Professional demeanour and strong organizational, investigative, fact-finding, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to process a high volume of documentation with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with excellent judgment to both follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative as required
• Strong knowledge of Summation and other industry standard litigation support software

Application

To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Law Clerk Search at [e-mail]