Dispute Resolution & Advocacy Law Clerk (Contract)

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lerner Lawyers seeks an experienced Law Clerk for an 18-month contract to support a busy litigation team. The role involves managing files, drafting documents, and coordinating with eDiscovery and Relativity teams in a hybrid office setting.

Candidates should have eight years of L.C. experience, a Law Clerk Diploma, and strong organizational and communication skills to handle guardianship and complex commercial matters with discretion and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum eight (8) years as a Law Clerk, preferably in litigation.
• Experience with restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency litigation is an asset.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage client files through their lifecycle, following firm protocols.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and court documents accurately.
• Coordinate with Relativity, ACL and eDiscovery teams for document handling.
• Summarize transcripts and prepare responses to undertakings.
• Support trial prep and assist with costs outlines and bills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Ownership mindset

Education

Law Clerk Diploma

Tools

Relativity

ACL

iManage

Case Center

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dispute Resolution & Advocacy Law Clerk (Contract)

Commercial disputes, advocacy, and the kind of work that keeps you thinking. Our Client is looking for an experienced Law Clerk to join their established legal team on an 18-month full-time contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent. You’ll support a busy practice, working on commercially focused matters and playing a hands‑on role in keeping files moving. We’re looking for someone with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience who knows their way around a litigation file, is confident working independently, but also enjoys being part of a collaborative team. In return, you’ll have a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a hybrid schedule with three days in the office. If you’re looking to bring your experience somewhere you can have real ownership and impact, this could be a great next chapter.

Salary: 95K+ (Based on Experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client files throughout their lifecycle, ensuring documents are accurately saved, organized, and maintained in accordance with firm protocols.
• Apply sound judgment and file knowledge to anticipate next steps and proactively identify potential issues or risks.
• Implement and maintain an effective bring-forward (BF) system in ACL to ensure timely follow-up, milestone reporting, and tracking of deadlines and commitments.
• Communicate with clients to obtain documents and information required for file progression.
• Draft correspondence, including emails, pleadings, legal documents, and reporting letters.
• Receive, organize, and review client documents.
• Coordinate with the eDiscovery team to ensure documents are scanned, loaded, and coded in Relativity.
• Review and code documents within Relativity and assist with the production of Affidavits of Documents and related materials.
• Schedule Examinations for Discovery and prepare and serve Notices of Examination.
• Summarize transcripts and work with clients to prepare responses to undertakings.
• Compile, prepare, serve, and file pleadings, motion records, application records, briefs, trial records, bookmarked PDFs, and other court materials.
• Assist with all aspects of trial preparation.
• Draft Costs Outlines and Bills of Costs.
• Meet with clients to obtain particulars regarding guardianship application files and other matters.
• Draft Notices of Application, Notices of Motion, Affidavits, Guardianship Plans, Management Plans, Judgments, Orders, and other guardianship‑related documents, and coordinate capacity assessments.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience as a Law Clerk in a legal environment, preferably litigation.
• Experience with restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency litigation are assets.
• Willingness to learn and develop an understanding of the appeals process.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and processes.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs, take ownership of tasks, and exercise sound judgment.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented, with a strong work ethic, a proactive approach, and a demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve administrative and procedural issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to consistently delivering high‑quality work.
• Exercises discretion when handling confidential information and interacts professionally with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
• Comfortable working with technology in a remote or hybrid work environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using legal document management systems, legal research tools, and case management software.
• Experience with Relativity, Case Center, ACL, and iManage are considered an asset.

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