Litigation Law Clerk

Workly Law; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Workly Law is seeking a Senior Litigation Law Clerk in Toronto to support a growing litigation team. The role requires 3+ years of litigation experience and a detail-oriented approach to manage files, deadlines, and client communications.

You will handle pleadings, court filings, and discovery tasks, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a small-firm setting. The position offers opportunities for growth and closer collaboration with lawyers.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk diploma or equivalent experience in a litigation-focused environment.
• 3+ years of litigation experience in a law firm or legal setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario court rules and filing procedures.
• Proficiency with Clio, Microsoft Office, court filing systems and Adobe.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for clients via phone, email, and in person.
• Manage client communications with professionalism.
• Schedule client meetings and coordinate lawyer calendars.
• Ensure timely follow-up with clients on required documents and next steps.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Open and close litigation files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Prepare and file court documents including pleadings, motion records, affidavits, and briefs.
• Organize and manage deadlines using Clio or other case management software.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings when required.
• Assist with preparing hearing and trial materials.
• Manage undertakings, productions, and discovery deadlines.
• Diариze court dates, limitation periods, and other critical deadlines.
• Maintain electronic and physical file organization.
• Assist in managing accounts receivable follow-ups related to file progress
• Train and support junior administrative staff as needed
• Contribute to improving firm systems and processes
• Participate in team meetings and provide status updates on files

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Client-focused

Education

Law Clerk diploma or equivalent experience in a litigation-focused environment

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Office

Court filing systems

Adobe

Job description

We are a growing litigation firm seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Senior Litigation Law Clerk with at least 3+ years of experience to support our legal team and provide exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate will be proactive, responsive, and comfortable wearing many hats in a small firm setting. This role is key to helping our lawyers move files forward efficiently while ensuring a professional and supportive client experience.

Key Responsibilities

Client Service

• Serve as a first point of contact for clients via phone, email, and in person
• Manage client communications with professionalism
• Schedule client meetings and coordinate lawyer calendars
• Ensure timely follow-up with clients on required documents and next steps
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Open and close litigation files in accordance with firm procedures
• Prepare and file court documents including pleadings, motion records, affidavits, and briefs
• Organize and manage deadlines using Clio or other case management software
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings when required
• Assist with preparing hearing and trial materials
• Manage undertakings, productions, and discovery deadlines
• Diarize court dates, limitation periods, and other critical deadlines

Administrative & Team Support

• Maintain electronic and physical file organization
• Assist in managing accounts receivable follow-ups related to file progress
• Train and support junior administrative staff as needed
• Contribute to improving firm systems and processes
• Participate in team meetings and provide status updates on files

Qualifications

• Law Clerk diploma or equivalent experience in a litigation-focused environment
• 3+ years of litigation experience in a law firm or legal setting
• Strong knowledge of court rules and filing procedures (particularly in Ontario)
• Proficiency in legal software (Clio preferred), Microsoft Office, court filing systems and Adobe
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Client-focused with a professional and calm demeanor

Why Join Us?

We are a small but ambitious firm where your contribution makes a direct impact. We value initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a role where you can grow, be appreciated, and help shape a modern litigation practice, we’d love to meet you.