Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Law Clerk

Job #: 16886

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: up to $110,000

Remote Flexibility: In office

Client Profile

Our client, a leading Toronto firm is currently looking for a Litigation Law Clerk. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

- Leading regional law firm specializing in Corporate and Securities legal practices.

- Recognized in the top band for Securities Litigation and Benchmark Canada.

- Office building conveniently located in Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, and precedents.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Review and summarize depositions and discovery materials.
• Maintain organized client files and track critical deadlines and court dates.
• Prepare exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
• Support trial teams by managing exhibits and assisting with evidence presentation.
• Coordinate logistics and communication with expert witnesses.
• Support all phases of the eDiscovery process using tools like IPRO and Reveal.
• Load, code, and search ESI within eDiscovery platforms.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and data confidentiality throughout.
• Leverage tools such as iManage, ACL, IPRO, and Reveal for document and case management.
• Resolve software issues in collaboration with IT and vendors.
• Stay current on litigation tech advancements and help implement improvements.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7+ years in a litigation law clerk role, preferably within a law firm or legal department.
• Law Clerk designation from the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO). Certification in eDiscovery (e.g., CEDS) or related technical skills is an asset.
• Proficiency in using IPRO, Reveal, litigation software (ACL), and document management systems (iManage), or the demonstrated aptitude to quickly learn and use these tools.
• Excellent organizational abilities with a keen attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to handle complex legal issues and large data sets.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with clients, lawyers, and IT professionals.· Extremely organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Knowledge of litigation software including document management.

How To Apply:

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16886 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.