Senior Personal Injury Litigation Law Clerk

W3Global; Burlington; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Commercial Litigation Law Clerk in Burlington, Ontario, to support lawyers through all phases of litigation. The role requires a diploma or certificate in Law Clerk or Paralegal Studies and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a commercial litigation setting.

The candidate will draft pleadings and court forms, manage documents, perform legal research, and coordinate court filings under Ontario rules.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Law Clerk or Paralegal Studies from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Law Clerk, preferably in commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario court procedures, rules, and litigation processes.
• Experience drafting and preparing litigation documents and court filings.
• Excellent legal research, organizational, and document management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and format legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, factums, motions, correspondence, and court forms.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including document management, discoveries, motion preparation, trial preparation, and hearings.
• Conduct legal and factual research as required.
• Organize, review, and manage litigation files and documentary evidence.
• Coordinate and prepare court filings in accordance with Ontario court rules and deadlines.
• Schedule discoveries, mediations, hearings, and client meetings.
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical filing dates.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and third parties.
• Ensure files are maintained accurately and all work is completed within established deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Law Clerk/Paralegal Studies

Tools

Legal document management software

Job description

About The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing law firm, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Law Clerk to join its litigation practice in Burlington. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who is passionate about commercial litigation and enjoys supporting lawyers through all stages of the litigation process.

Location: Burlington, Ontario

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and format legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, factums, motions, correspondence, and court forms.
• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, including document management, discoveries, motion preparation, trial preparation, and hearings.
• Conduct legal and factual research as required.
• Organize, review, and manage litigation files and documentary evidence.
• Coordinate and prepare court filings in accordance with Ontario court rules and deadlines.
• Schedule discoveries, mediations, hearings, and client meetings.
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical filing dates.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and third parties.
• Ensure files are maintained accurately and all work is completed within established deadlines.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Law Clerk or Paralegal Studies from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Law Clerk, preferably in commercial litigation.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario court procedures, rules, and litigation processes.
• Experience drafting and preparing litigation documents and court filings.
• Excellent legal research, organizational, and document management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.