Employment & Litigation Law Clerk (Hybrid Office/Remote)

The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA); Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Kastner Ko LLP, a litigation boutique in downtown Toronto, is seeking an outstanding law clerk to join our team. The role includes drafting, formatting, and proofreading documents; liaising with clients by phone and email; coordinating court filings; and supporting billing and file management.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of litigation or employment law experience, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Litigation/Employment Law Clerk or Legal Assistant.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize projects, manage workload, and meet deadlines.
• Client-service oriented, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and resourceful, with strong analytical ability.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Proficiency with legal document formatting.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, contracts, and policies.
• Liaising with clients by phone and email through all stages of a matter.
• Coordinating the issuance, service, and filing of court and tribunal documents.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring timely submission of materials to courts and tribunals.
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as billing support, document management, and internal file tracking.
• Understanding and applying the Rules of Civil Procedure and relevant practice directions, and the rules of administrative tribunals.
• Various administrative duties, as needed.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Employment law experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Writing skills

Legal document formatting

Communication skills

Job description

Kastner Ko is a litigation boutique in downtown Toronto with a focus on employment, union-side labour and human rights law, civil litigation, workplace investigations, state accountability, and professional discipline.

For each of the past five years, we have been recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for Labour & Employment and Human Rights.

Our team is built on a foundation of respect, collaboration, and shared success. We are committed to excellence in advocacy, precedent-setting work, work/life balance, and access to justice.

We are looking for an outstanding law clerk to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

Law clerks at Kastner Ko LLP are given a high degree of responsibility. Duties include:

• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, contracts, and policies;
• Liaising with clients by phone and email through all stages of a matter;
• Coordinating the issuance, service, and filing of court and tribunal documents;
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring timely submission of materials to courts and tribunals;
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as billing support, document management, and internal file tracking;
• Understanding and applying the Rules of Civil Procedure and relevant practice directions, and the rules of administrative tribunals; and
• Various administrative duties, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a Litigation/Employment Law Clerk or Legal Assistant.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize projects, manage workload, and meet deadlines.
• Client-service oriented, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and resourceful, with strong analytical ability.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Proficiency with legal document formatting.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Kastner Ko LLP welcomes and encourages applicants from equity-deserving groups.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience along with a comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and short- and long-term disability insurance.

The starting salary range for this position is negotiable and depends on experience. The usual range is between $61,500 and $91,500. Staff are eligible for annual salary increases and bonuses.

Our office is located close to transit hubs, including GO Transit, the TTC, and Bike Share.

Accommodations are available on request. Please advise us of any accommodation needs.