Litigation Law Clerk
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Cartel Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
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Law/Legal
Legal Secretary, Law Clerk, Legal Assistant, Litigation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Litigation Law Clerk
Key Responsibilities
Reviewing client documents and preparing affidavits of documents/disclosure briefsPreparing agreements and other legal documents with some direction, often from precedentsPreparing hearing and appeal/judicial review materials in accordance with the various Rules of Procedures and Practice Directions (Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court of Appeal for Ontario, Supreme Court of Canada and various quasi-judicial forums)Trial preparation including preparing document briefs and compendiumsAssisting in the preparation of both lawyers and clients for examinations and hearingsScheduling examinations for discovery and preparing notices of examinationReviewing and summarizing transcripts of examinations and preparing charts of undertakings, refusals, and under advisements. Reviewing and assembling answers to undertakingsAssisting with scheduling of witnesses, conducting witness interviews, preparing witness statements and briefs and preparing and serving summonsesAttending at hearings to assist counsel and clients, when requiredPreparing bills of cost and costs outlinesPreparing draft default judgments or ordersPreparing charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence for use in hearingsPreparing correspondenceActing as commissioner to take oathsOther duties as assignedQualifications
Post-secondary education with a Law Clerk designation3+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm environmentKnowledge of legal terminology, procedures and statutesStrong computer related skills including legal software and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)Knowledge of E-DiscoveryExperience with Ever Law would be an assetExcellent time management, organizational and prioritization skillsAbility to work independently and within tight timelinesAbility to multi-task and balance the priorities assignedEagerness to learn and further develop skills as a Law ClerkStrong interpersonal skills and an excellent team playerStrong communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to deal with clientsExcellent attention to detail and diligent proofreading skillsTagged as:
Law Clerk, Regulatory
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