Litigation Law Clerk Cartel Inc.

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work model

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Cartel Agency Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, seeks an experienced Litigation Law Clerk to join a high-caliber team. A minimum of five years in Commercial Litigation and a solid grasp of court filings, document management, and real estate procedures are required.

You will support pleadings, mortgage enforcement, trials, and client communications with a focus on accuracy, organization, and meeting deadlines. The firm offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of law clerk experience in Commercial Litigation.
• Solid understanding of commercial litigation procedures and court filings.
• Experience with Estates List, Commercial List, secured debts, enforcement proceedings, powers of sale, and receiverships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pleadings, motions, affidavits, and related documents.
• Prepare mortgage enforcement proceedings, demand letters, notices, and related filings.
• Conduct real estate searches and file documents with Ontario courts and tribunals in a timely manner.
• Manage and maintain case files with organized records and deadlines.
• Assist with trial preparation and organize exhibits, briefs, and witness lists.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Law Clerk program

Tools

Case Center

iManage

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Litigation Law Clerk

Looking for your next move? Our Client is a fantastic law firm with a genuinely great team, and they’re looking for an experienced Litigation Law Clerk with a minimum of five years of experience to join them. This is the kind of firm where people work hard, support one another, and know how to have a laugh. You’ll be joining a talented group of professionals who value collaboration, respect, and doing great work. And the perks are pretty great too; competitive compensation, a hybrid work model, excellent benefits, and a generous package of additional perks. If you are looking for a firm where you can put your experience to good use, be part of a wonderful team, and find a place you can genuinely see yourself staying for the long haul, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary: Up to $100K (Based on Experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of pleadings, motions, affidavits, including affidavits of documents, and other legal documents.
• Assist in the preparation of mortgage enforcement proceedings, including demand letters, notices of sale, and notices under the Mortgages Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
• Conduct real estate searches.
• Prepare and file documents with Ontario courts and tribunals in accordance with court rules and deadlines.
• Manage and maintain case files, ensuring that all critical documents and records are organized and accessible.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, briefs, and witness lists.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff regarding case progress.
• Draft correspondence and maintain detailed records of client communications.
• Prepare and track litigation timelines, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
• Prepare settlement documentation as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Law Clerk program at a recognized community college.
• Minimum of 5 years of law clerk experience in Commercial Litigation, with a solid understanding of commercial litigation procedures, court filings, and document management.
• Substantial experience with the Estates List, Commercial List, secured debts, enforcement proceedings, powers of sale, and receiverships.
• Extensive knowledge of Ontario court rules, legal procedures, and filing requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Case Center.
• Experience working with a document management system, such as iManage.
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple files efficiently and pivot with ease.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and provide excellent client service.
• High degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Good judgment and the ability to respond well to constructive feedback.