Litigation Law Clerk - Legal Assistant

Woodward & Co. Lawyers LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Litigation Law Clerk to join their Toronto office, focusing on Aboriginal, environmental, and natural resources litigation. This full-time role requires 6+ years of relevant experience and offers a salary range of CAD 75,000 to CAD 90,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong communication skills, with a passion for working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in litigation.
• Familiarity with Ontario civil procedure rules.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and litigation software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate court logistics and appearances.
• Maintain litigation files and client correspondence.
• Edit and format legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant post-secondary education, certificate

Tools

MS Office

Litigation software

Job description

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CA$75,000.00 / yr - CA$90,000.00 / yr

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Litigation Law Clerk - Legal Assistant

Woodward & Co. Lawyers LLP is a national law firm providing legal services to Indigenous communities, governments and businesses, and advancing transformative change in an era of reconciliation and decolonization.

Woodward is seeking an experienced Clerk or Senior Litigation Assistant to join our talented and dedicated team in our Toronto, ON office location supporting lawyers engaged in complex Aboriginal, environmental and natural resources litigation. This role offers meaningful work that leverages your extensive litigation experience to a focused area of specialization and an opportunity to evolve in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

• Coordinates with court registries, handles logistics, and arranges for court appearances.
• Extensive use of litigation software, databases, and document management systems to provide support in complex litigation matters.
• Independently maintains and organizes calendars, correspondence, court schedules and bring-forward systems; schedules and coordinates meetings; and assists with day-to-day file and practice management.
• Edits and formats documents such as correspondence, memos, agreements, reports, and litigation records and materials for filing in all levels of court.
• Follows procedures surrounding the preparation, filing, and service of court documents.
• Keeps clients’ online files organized and up to date.
• As needed, reaches out to offices with courts, regulators, and government to identify appropriate contacts or other more substantive questions that arise.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience and / or education in litigation as a focused area of specialization.
• Relevant post-secondary education, certificate, or equivalent, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of rules for civil procedure in Ontario (Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, Court of Appeal), the Federal Court and the Supreme Court, and the ability to determine rules and procedures of tribunals or courts in other jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Case Centre, Justice Services Online, and other electronic court registries, e-filing and e-hearing platforms.
• Strong problem-solving and resourcefulness using good decision making or judgement.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced use and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), including Styles, Tables of Contents, and Adobe Acrobat or similar document processing programs.
• Familiarity with ON Online, litigation software, and document management systems (Netdocs).
• Reliability, flexibility, and dependability are essential for this position.
• Experience working with Indigenous nations, communities, businesses, or organizations would be considered an asset.
• Curiosity and an interest in expanding existing skill set as the team advocates for clients in a variety of venues and concerning a variety of challenges.

Why Woodward?

Woodward is where meaningful work, strong relationships, and a great culture come together. We offer a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 per year, based on education and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vacation, RSP contributions, wellness, and professional development. This role is a full-time, in-office presence due to workflow.

How to Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to : [e-mail]

Woodward is committed to equity, inclusion and belonging, and human rights. We know that our diversity strengthens our values and shared responsibility in creating a respectful, and collaborative workplace.

First Nations, Inuit, or Métis ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge preferred and Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

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