Litigation Law Clerk/Paralegal

ME Law PC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ME Law Professional Corporation in Toronto leads high-stakes litigation and offers a dynamic team environment for a capable Law Clerk or Paralegal. The role involves supporting seasoned litigators on a broad range of commercial and cross-border disputes.

Ideal candidates will have two years of civil litigation experience, a relevant diploma/certificate, and strong drafting plus organizational skills to manage deadlines and multiple files. Growth and professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in civil litigation as a Law Clerk or Paralegal.
• Law Clerk or Paralegal diploma or certificate from a recognized institution.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario civil litigation procedures and the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple files, competing priorities and time-sensitive deadlines with a high degree of organization.
• Excellent legal drafting, written communication and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with legal practice management software (Cosmolex or similar).

Responsibilities

• Assisting counsel with the preparation of pleadings, motion records, application records, affidavits, and other court materials.
• Prepare Affidavits of Documents, productions, undertakings charts, and discovery materials and related litigation documents.
• Filing and serving court documents in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable practice directions.
• Coordinating examinations for discovery, hearings, mediations, motions and other litigation events.
• Maintaining well-organized litigation files and proactively monitoring limitation periods and procedural deadlines.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, experts and other stakeholders as required.
• Providing day‑to‑day litigation support to counsel and contributing to the efficient management and progression of files.

Skills

Civil litigation knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Legal drafting

Written communication

Education

Law Clerk or Paralegal diploma/certificate

Tools

Cosmolex or similar

Job description

WHO WE ARE

ME Law Professional Corporation is a litigation boutique headquartered in Toronto's Yorkville district—Canada's most prestigious commercial address—with an expanding presence in Vancouver. We focus exclusively on high-stakes disputes, acting as lead counsel for business owners, corporations, investors, professionals, trustees, executors, and high-net-worth individuals navigating complex commercial, estate, real estate, financial, and cross-border matters.

Wedo not practice all areas of law. We practice one with singular dedication: litigation. From first pleading to final judgment, from urgent injunction to appellate argument, from domestic trial to international arbitration—we prepare, we advocate, and we execute.

Founded in 2019 and scaled to more than eight legal professionals through reputation and organic growth alone, ME Law is entering its most significant period of expansion. We are investing—deliberately and ambitiously—in talent, technology, artificial intelligence, business development infrastructure, and the long‑term institutional foundations of a nationally recognized disputes practice.

PRACTICE AREAS

The successful candidate will develop exposure across ME Law's full litigation portfolio, with particular emphasis on commercial disputes and a growing focus on financial litigation and international arbitration matters:

• CommercialLitigation
• Injunction& Emergency Proceedings
• FinancialLitigation & Banking Disputes
• Receivership, Insolvency & Restructuring
• Investment& Securities-Related Matters
• EnforcementProceedings
• Shareholder& Corporate Disputes
• InternationalArbitration
• Estate& Trust Litigation
• Cross-Border & Multi-Jurisdictional Disputes
• RealEstate Litigation
• Appeals& Administrative Tribunals

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will play a integral role in supporting the firm’s litigation practice and will be responsible for managing a broad range of matters including:

• Assisting counsel with the preparation of pleadings, motion records, application records, affidavits, and other court materials
• Prepare Affidavits of Documents, productions, undertakings charts, and discovery materials and related litigation document
• Filing and serving court documents in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable practice directions
• Coordinating examinations for discovery, hearings, mediations, motions and other litigation events
• Maintaining well-organized litigation files and proactively monitoring limitation periods and procedural deadlines
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, experts and other stakeholders as required
• Providing day‑to‑day litigation support to counsel and contributing to the efficient management and progression of files

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in civil litigation as a Law Clerk or Paralegal
• Law Clerk or Paralegal diploma or certificate from a recognized institution
• Strong knowledge of Ontario civil litigation procedures and the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple files, competing priorities and time‑sensitive deadlines with a high degree of organization
• Excellent legal drafting, written communication and attention to detail
• Proficiency with legal practice management software (Cosmolex or similar)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary of $55,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Health and dental benefits following six months of employment
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators on sophisticated and complex matters
• Meaningful responsibility and opportunities for professional growth within a growing litigation practice

APPLY IN CONFIDENCE

Interested candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Disclaimer: All applications are received and reviewed in strict confidence. ME Law Professional Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive professional environment.