Law Clerk– Civil Litigation

Life After Law; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

A dynamic litigation firm in Toronto is seeking a skilled Law Clerk or Paralegal to advise clients, manage legal documents, and support lawyers. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of civil litigation experience, strong drafting skills, and a detail-oriented approach. Join a team-oriented environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Ability to manage deadlines and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on legal proceedings.
• Interviewing clients and witnesses.
• Maintaining confidential client files.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Experience with electronic filing

Education

Completion of a Law Clerk or Paralegal Program with certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Overview

Life After Law is Canada’s trusted Legal Search Authority. Our client, a collegial litigation firm with a focus on insurance defence litigation, is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Law Clerk or Paralegal to join their team. This is a full-time position ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on legal proceedings
• Interviewing clients, witnesses and other related parties
• Performing clerical duties, such as maintaining filing systems
• Scheduling discoveries, motions, mediations, and pre-trials between counsel, clients, and the courts
• Researching records, court files and other legal documents
• Drafting legal correspondence
• Administering oaths, taking affidavits, and depositions
• Supporting lawyers in preparing for mediations and judicial dispute resolution sessions
• Coordinating and monitoring procedural timelines to ensure compliance with court rules
• Maintaining accurate and confidential client files and legal records
• Communicating proactively with clients to provide updates and manage expectations
• Collaborating with lawyers and staff to ensure high-quality file management

Qualifications

• Completion of a Law Clerk or Paralegal Program with certificate
• At least 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation (More experience welcomed!)
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Strong drafting skills, efficiency, and effective case handling
• Experience with electronic filing and court systems (e.g., Case Centre) is essential
• Defense-side experience is not required, but familiarity with litigation workflows is expected
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management software for scheduling and document preparation
• Reliable, client-focused, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Recognized for accuracy, file ownership, and proactive case management

If this describes you, and you are interested in joining a growing, dynamic, team-oriented firm that provides an attractive compensation and benefits package, send us your details.

We thank all applicants. Only those with the requisite experience will be considered.

Life After Law
1920 Yonge St. Suite 200
Toronto, ON M4S 3E2

T: 416-789-1444 x231
[e-mail]
www.lifeafterlaw.com