Law Clerk

Altis Recruitment; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing litigation-focused law firm in Downtown Toronto is seeking a highly organized Law Clerk to ensure efficient file management and provide support to the legal team. The ideal candidate has a Law Clerk diploma, 2+ years of experience, and strong proficiency in legal software. This is an on-site position offering opportunities to contribute to process improvements and support a professional client experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a law firm or legal setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of court rules and filing procedures (Ontario preferred).
• Proficiency in legal software, Microsoft Office, and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Manage client communications and follow up on required documents.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate calendars.
• Prepare and file court documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Multitasking

Education

Law Clerk diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Legal software (Clio)

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Overview

Our client, a growing litigation-focused law firm, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Law Clerk to join their legal team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring files move forward efficiently while maintaining a professional and supportive experience for clients.

This is an on-site position, located in Downtown Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Manage client communications and follow up on required documents.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate calendars.
• Open, manage, and close legal files in accordance with standard procedures.
• Prepare and file court documents, including pleadings, affidavits, motion records, and briefs.
• Track deadlines and manage case schedules using case management software.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings as required.
• Assist with preparing materials for hearings and trials, and manage undertakings and discovery deadlines.
• Maintain electronic and physical file organization.
• Provide support to the legal team and junior staff, contributing to process improvements and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk diploma or equivalent experience in a litigation-focused environment.
• 2+ years of experience in a law firm or legal setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of court rules and filing procedures (Ontario preferred).
• Proficiency in legal software (Clio preferred), Microsoft Office, and Adobe.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities.