Student-at-Law

Who We Are

At Litco Law, we are anything but your typical law firm. Having been named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we are proud to offer a workplace culture like no other in the legal industry. Our code of caring is reflected in everything we do, and our clients and team members feel that difference. We never bill clients by the hour, and we are always looking for new ways to support them, because it's our goal for clients to be able to come to us for all their legal needs.

By joining Litco Law, you'll become part of an incredible team of passionate, purpose-driven people who believe in excellence and bring their best work every day. Our core values guide everything we do, and are reflected in how we interact with our clients, team members, and community.

Meet our legal team here!

As a Student-at-Law, you'll play a hands-on role in advancing personal injury and employment claims through every stage of litigation. This position is designed to help you learn, grow, and contribute to a phenomenal client experience across all our practice areas. You'll work closely with our Associate Lawyers, supporting litigation and every other legal step involved in managing a file. Along the way, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of legal work, from conducting legal research and drafting commencement and non-commencement court documents, to attending Questionings, private mediations, and court appearances.

At the core of this role is a commitment to outstanding client service: we're looking for someone who will work alongside our team to deliver the best possible result, and an unforgettable experience, for every client.

• Provide excellent client care, including regular contact by telephone, email, and in person
• Track and manage Statement of Claim filing and service limitation deadlines
• Assist Associate Lawyers with Questionings, including reviewing and understanding client files in preparation, while training toward independently conducting Questionings
• Prepare litigation-related legal documents and conduct legal research on client matters
• Develop a complete understanding of the life of a client file and its various phases
• Stay up to date on Rules of Court, industry-related materials, and relevant legal changes
• Quantify personal injury claims by reviewing evidence and applicable case law, gathering relevant information from clients, and drafting settlement proposals
• Quantify employment claims by reviewing evidence and applicable case law, and drafting demand letters and Human Rights complaints
• Conduct liability investigations as necessary
• Attend Court for chambers applications as necessary
• Prepare for private mediations and alternative dispute resolutions, including drafting briefs
• Perform notary public duties
• Complete all Law Society requirements, forms, and CPLED courses

• You believe no lawyer is an island: every team member at a law firm makes an equally important contribution, and you see traditional law firm culture as outdated
• You're known for a positive, helpful attitude and excellent people skills
• You bring exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy to everything you do
• You're a proactive, resourceful thinker with strong analytical skills
• You're committed to personal growth, a fast learner who loves developing and perfecting new skills
• You're enthusiastic about workplace culture, build strong relationships easily, and handle sensitive situations with empathy, tact, and confidentiality
• You take pride in your time management, professionalism, and discretion
• You've demonstrated leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment

• J.D. or LL.B. from a faculty of common law at a Canadian…