Law Clerk - Litigation

KSI Law; Markham; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits after 3 months

Wellness perks through group plan

EAP with 24/7 support

Active social committee and teamevents

Job summary

KSI Law is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Law Clerk to support its busy litigation practice in Markham. You will assist lawyers with day-to-day file management, draft and file court documents, and ensure timely progression of matters.

The ideal candidate has a Law Clerk diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of litigation support experience, with strong knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk diploma or certificate or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of litigation law clerk experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and civil litigation processes.
• Experience drafting pleadings, court documents, and litigation correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple files, competing priorities, and strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare pleadings, affidavits, motions, notices, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare, organize, and file court documents in accordance with the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Review and organize documentary evidence and assemble court materials.
• Manage active litigation files and ensure timely progression and deadlines.
• Coordinate examinations for discovery, motions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff and other parties.

Skills

Rules of Civil Procedure

Pleadings drafting

Multiple files

Deadline management

Organization

Communication

Education

Law Clerk diploma

Tools

Clio

Teraview

ACL

Job description

KSI Law is a commercial law firm with over 50 years of experience across 15+ practice areas, with offices in Markham, Toronto, and Calgary. Our Real Estate practice supports clients with property transactions and related legal matters.

About the Role

As a Litigation Law Clerk, you will support KSI Law’s Litigation practice by assisting lawyers with day-to-day management of active litigation files, preparing court documents, and coordinating litigation proceedings. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a busy litigation environment. You will manage competing priorities, meet court deadlines, and help move litigation matters forward efficiently.

Responsibilities

Drafting & Court Documents

• Draft and prepare pleadings, affidavits, motions, notices, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare, organize, and file court documents in accordance with the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Review and organize documentary evidence, prepare affidavits of documents, and assemble motion records and court materials.

File & Deadline Management

• Manage active litigation files, ensuring timely progression and compliance with procedural deadlines.
• Monitor court deadlines, maintain litigation calendars, and ensure timely filing and service of documents.
• Maintain accurate electronic files, correspondence, court documents, and litigation records.

Litigation Support

• Prepare statements of claim, default judgments, garnishments, writs of seizure and sale, and related court documentation as assigned.
• Support lawyers across litigation sub-practices, including commercial litigation, employment and labour, professional negligence and insurance, and arbitration and mediation.

Proceedings & Communication

• Coordinate examinations for discovery, motions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, process servers, and other parties regarding active litigation matters.

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

• Clio for practice and matter management.
• CanLII and Westlaw Canada for legal research and reference.
• Ontario civil court e-filing systems, including Case Center, Civil Claims/Civil Submissions Online, and the Ontario Courts Public Portal, as applicable.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fully employer-paid benefits package beginning after a 3-month waiting period.
• Access to additional wellness perks through our group benefits plan, including virtual healthcare, second-opinion medical support, and exclusive discount programs.
• 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• An active social committee hosting regular team events and recognition programs throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Required
• Law Clerk diploma or certificate from a recognized institution, or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of litigation law clerk experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and civil litigation processes.
• Experience drafting pleadings, court documents, and litigation correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple files, competing priorities, and strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal professionals.

Required Skills

• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and civil litigation processes.
• Experience drafting pleadings, court documents, and litigation correspondence.
• Ability to manage multiple files, competing priorities, and strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal professionals.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Clio, Teraview, and ACL.
• Familiarity with default judgments, garnishments, writs, and post-judgment enforcement.
• Experience managing multiple active files and court deadlines.
• Prior experience in a commercial litigation law firm.

Pay range and compensation package

• A fully employer-paid benefits package beginning after a 3-month waiting period.
• Access to additional wellness perks through our group benefits plan, including virtual healthcare, second-opinion medical support, and exclusive discount programs.
• 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).