Junior Litigation Clerk

Role overview

A civil-litigation and class-actions practice is seeking a Junior Litigation Clerk with at least one year of litigation experience. The role focuses on procedural organization, court filing, drafting support and deadline control and provides exposure to motions, mediations, discoveries, hearings and trials in a busy Toronto practice.

Responsibilities

• Open and maintain litigation files and complete conflict checks and organization.
• Draft, format and proofread pleadings, affidavits, motion materials and correspondence.
• Coordinate service and filing, including affidavits of service and confirmations.
• Use court filing platforms and follow Rules of Civil Procedure and practice directions.
• Diarize limitation periods, hearing dates and procedural deadlines.
• Assist with motions, mediations, discoveries, hearings and trials and prepare briefs and exhibits.
• Support document production, court/counsel communications, undertakings and scheduling.

• Minimum one year of litigation experience as a law clerk and/or legal assistant.
• Strong knowledge of court procedures and litigation timelines.
• Excellent organization, time management, communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and experience with legal practice-management/docketing systems.
• Familiarity with iManage, Soluno, ACL, CaseLines, Westlaw and CanLII is an asset.
• Professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Full-time permanent, in-office Toronto position. Published salary range is $55,000–$60,000 (the body states $60,000) with benefits. RBB points to the exact Kent Legal detail page for Job #17131.