Law Clerk- Litigation

Mcmillan-LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan LLP in Toronto is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to handle drafting pleadings, managing documents and coordinating court materials. The role requires a Law Clerk/Paralegal Diploma or degree and at least 5 years of litigation experience.

Responsibilities include preparing for discovery and trial, coordinating with clients and counsel, and ensuring timely filings. Salary range is $95,000–$105,000 CAD annually, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a Law Clerk/Paralegal Diploma or Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Litigation Law Clerk role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with sound judgment.
• Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures and litigation processes.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, affidavits, court applications and bills of costs.
• Manage documents: identification, collection, review and summaries.
• Track court filing deadlines, bring-forwards and materials coordination.
• Prepare and upload documents to Case Centre (Ontario).
• Analyze complex information to support litigation strategy and matter management.
• Support discovery and trial prep, coordinate witness interviews.

Skills

Litigation experience

Verbal and written communication

Judgment and professionalism

Organization and multi-tasking

Client-focused collaboration

AI tooling awareness

Technology literacy

Education

Law Clerk/Paralegal Diploma or Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

e-Discovery tools

iManage

IntApp Time

ACL

Job description

Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law firm?

McMillan has an opportunity for a full-time Litigation Law Clerk in our Toronto office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Law Clerk who is looking for a new and exciting challenge at a national law firm.

What You’ll Do

• Drafting pleadings, affidavits, court applications and bills of costs
• Document management, including document identification and collection, review and summary, preparation of lists of documents
• Managing court filing deadlines, bring-forwards and coordination of court materials
• Preparing for and uploading of documents to Case Centre (Ontario)
• Analyzing and summarizing complex information to support litigation strategy and matter management
• Supporting discovery and trial preparation, including coordinating and assisting with witness interviews
• Preparing and filing Writs of Seizure and Sale and Writ Renewals and garnishments
• Communicating, in a professional manner, with clients, opposing counsel, the court, and other professionals over the telephone or through email
• Other law clerk duties as required

What You Bring

• A Law Clerk/Paralegal Diploma or Degree from an accredited university or college program, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Litigation Law Clerk role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, supported by sound judgment and professionalism
• Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and litigation processes
• Experience with construction liens is considered an asset
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-Discovery tools
• Experience using new technology including AI tools responsibly while supporting legal work
• Experience with iManage, IntApp Time, or similar document management and timekeeping software
• Experience with ACL or similar software used to create court documents is an asset
• A detail-oriented, highly organized approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative, client-focused mindset and the ability to build positive working relationships with lawyers, colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders

Salary range - $95,000-$105,000 annually. Salary will be determined based on prior experience and skillset.

If this position is for you, and you reside in or around Toronto area, we look forward to hearing from you. Apply Now button.

McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email us or contact us at 1.888.622.4624 to submit your accommodation request.

McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm.

At McMillan, we embrace innovation and make strategic and thoughtful use of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI). However, our recruitment process remains deeply human-centric. We do not use AI to screen resumes or select candidates. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, and hiring decisions are made through collaborative evaluation and interviews.