Intermediate Litigation Clerk

Role overview

A busy civil-litigation and class-actions practice is seeking an Intermediate Litigation Clerk to manage procedural work, filings, deadlines and document production in a fast-paced Toronto legal environment. The clerk supports matters from file opening through motions, mediations, discoveries, hearings and trials and is expected to maintain accurate control of court requirements and litigation timelines.

Responsibilities

• Open and maintain litigation files, conflict checks and file organization.
• Draft, format and proofread pleadings, affidavits, motion materials and correspondence.
• Coordinate service and filing of court documents and submit materials through applicable platforms.
• Diarize limitation periods, hearing dates and procedural deadlines.
• Prepare for motions, mediations, discoveries, hearings and trials, including briefs and exhibits.
• Organize document production and electronic/PDF briefs.
• Liaise with courts, clients, process servers and opposing counsel and track undertakings/follow-ups.

• 5+ years of litigation experience as a law clerk and/or legal assistant.
• Strong knowledge of court procedures and litigation timelines.
• Excellent organization, time management and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice-management/docketing systems.
• Familiarity with iManage, Soluno, ACL, CaseLines, Westlaw and CanLII is an asset.
• Professional discretion and flexibility to work overtime when required.

Full-time permanent, in-office Toronto role. Published salary is $80,000–$90,000 with benefits. RBB preserves the exact Kent Legal detail page and Opportunity #17132.