Commercial Litigation Law Clerk

Law Works PC/LC Career Page; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Works PC/LC Career Page in Toronto is seeking a highly organized Litigation Clerk with over 5 years of Canadian experience to manage procedural and evidentiary aspects of various litigation cases. Responsibilities include drafting documents, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and proficient in document management software, including Adobe Acrobat Pro. A hybrid work model is available for candidates in the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Canadian experience as a Commercial Litigation Clerk.
• Proven ability to learn and apply other Canadian jurisdictions quickly.
• Disciplined and detail-oriented with high-level and hands-on task management.

Responsibilities

• Manage procedural schedules and complex court filings under the Ontario Rules.
• Identify, collect, and organize electronic documentary evidence.
• Prepare briefs, motion records, and electronic materials for various legal proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, documents lists, and bills of costs with minimal supervision.
• Ensure tight timetables and deadlines are met across all active files.

Skills

Procedural management in litigation

Electronic document management

Strong command of Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure

Advanced proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word

E-discovery and case management software

Education

ILCO certification or law clerk diploma

Job description

Law Works is a small litigation boutique focused on complex commercial and franchise disputes and arbitrations in Ontario, BC, and Alberta. We operate at a high level and take procedural rigour seriously.

The Role

We are looking for a highly organized Litigation Clerk with 5+ years experience, to take primary responsibility for the procedural and evidentiary management of our files. Working directly with our principal and associates to ensure all litigation steps are carried out properly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procedural schedules and complex court filings under the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Manage the identification, collection, and organization of electronic documentary evidence.
• Prepare comprehensive briefs, motion records, and electronic materials for motions/applications, trials, arbitrations, and appeals.
• Draft pleadings, documents lists, and bills of costs with minimal supervision.
• Keep timetables tight and deadlines met across all active files.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Canadian experience as a Commercial Litigation Clerk
• Strong command of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure; proven ability to learn and apply other Canadian jurisdictions quickly
• High proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Word (advanced formatting)
• E-discovery and case management software experience are considered assets
• Disciplined, detail-oriented, and comfortable moving between high-level file management and hands‑on tasks
• ILCO certification or law clerk diploma

The Position

Full-time or part-time. Hybrid for GTA-based candidates.

Candidates without Canadian Commercial Litigation experience will not be considered.