Litigation Law Clerk

Ruby & Co.; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 70 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ruby & Co., a respected Toronto law firm, seeks a Litigation Law Clerk to join its growing team. You will support lawyers through all stages of litigation, drafting pleadings and motions, managing files, and coordinating court appearances.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in litigation law clerking and strong knowledge of Ontario court rules. Primary duties include document production, deadlines tracking, and client communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Litigation Law Clerk.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Experience preparing pleadings, motion materials, and other litigation documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive law clerk support to lawyers throughout all stages of the litigation process.
• Prepare, draft, and revise pleadings, motions, affidavits, factums, and other court documents.
• Manage litigation files from inception through to resolution.
• Coordinate discoveries, mediations, hearings, and other court appearances.
• Handle court filings, including electronic filing through the appropriate court portals.
• Maintain calendars, monitor limitation periods, and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files, including document production and file management.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other relevant parties.
• Assist with collections-related litigation and enforcement matters, as required.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Legal research

Outils

Microsoft Office

Legal practice management software

Description du poste

Our client, a well-established and respected Toronto law firm, is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clerk to work in a collaborative environment, supporting a busy litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive law clerk support to lawyers throughout all stages of the litigation process.
• Prepare, draft, and revise pleadings, motions, affidavits, factums, and other court documents.
• Manage litigation files from inception through to resolution.
• Coordinate discoveries, mediations, hearings, and other court appearances.
• Handle court filings, including electronic filing through the appropriate court portals.
• Maintain calendars, monitor limitation periods, and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files, including document production and file management.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other relevant parties.
• Assist with collections-related litigation and enforcement matters, as required.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Litigation Law Clerk.
• Collections experience would be considered a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Experience preparing pleadings, motion materials, and other litigation documentation.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.

Compensation

• Salary up to $78,000, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to join an established and collaborative legal team.