Litigation Law Clerk

Ruby & Co.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development support

Job summary

Ruby & Co., a reputable downtown Toronto law firm, is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join their plaintiff-side team. This is a fully remote position for candidates residing in Ontario.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience, including class actions, complex litigation, and/or large-scale personal injury matters. Strong knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and claims administration experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience.
• Experience with class actions, complex litigation, large-scale personal injury, or high-volume files is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Claims administration or claimant intake experience is a strong asset.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide law clerk support on complex plaintiff-side class action and litigation matters.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, certification materials, correspondence, and other court documents.
• Assist with certification, examinations, motions, mediations, settlements, and trial preparation.
• Manage large volumes of documents, evidence, and claimant information.
• Assist with claims administration, including reviewing claims, maintaining claimant records, and communicating with class members.
• Conduct detailed and sensitive claimant intake interviews.
• Prepare medical, factual, and documentary summaries.
• Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, limitation dates, filings, and court materials.
• Communicate with clients, class members, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Perform other traditional law clerk duties as required.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion

Education

Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate

Job description

Our client, a reputable downtown Toronto law firm, is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join their growing plaintiff-side litigation team. This is a fully remote position for candidates residing in Ontario.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of plaintiff-side litigation experience, ideally involving class actions, complex litigation, and/or large-scale personal injury matters. Strong traditional law clerk skills and knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure are required. Experience with claims administration, claimant intake, and high-volume litigation files is a strong asset.

The role involves direct communication with class members and claimants. Professionalism, empathy, patience, and sensitivity are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide law clerk support on complex plaintiff-side class action and litigation matters.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motion materials, affidavits, certification materials, correspondence, and other court documents.
• Assist with certification, examinations, motions, mediations, settlements, and trial preparation.
• Manage large volumes of documents, evidence, and claimant information.
• Assist with claims administration, including reviewing claims, maintaining claimant records, and communicating with class members.
• Conduct detailed and sensitive claimant intake interviews.
• Prepare medical, factual, and documentary summaries.
• Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, limitation dates, filings, and court materials.
• Communicate with clients, class members, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Perform other traditional law clerk duties as required.

Requirements

• Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience, preferably plaintiff-side.
• Experience with class actions, complex litigation, large-scale personal injury, or high-volume files is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario court procedures and the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Claims administration or claimant intake experience is a strong asset.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities remotely.

Compensation

• Up to $85,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits and professional development support
• Fully remote within Ontario

Must reside in Ontario to be considered.