Job Title: Junior Litigation Clerk
Job #: 17012
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $55,000
Benefits: Great benefits 
Remote Flexibility: In office 

Our Client

Our client, a busy civil litigation and class actions practice, is seeking a Junior Litigation Clerk to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with at least one year of litigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing procedural deadlines and court filings.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Open and maintain litigation files, including conflict checks and file organization

• Draft, format, and proofread pleadings, affidavits, motion materials, and correspondence

• Coordinate service and filing of court documents, including affidavits of service and confirmations

• File materials through applicable court platforms in compliance with the Rules of Civil Procedure and practice directions

• Maintain accurate diarization of limitation periods, hearing dates, and procedural deadlines

• Assist with preparation for motions, mediations, discoveries, hearings, and trials, including compiling briefs and exhibits

• Manage document production tasks, including organizing records and preparing electronic/PDF briefs

• Liaise with courts, clients, process servers, and opposing counsel regarding scheduling and filings

• Track undertakings and follow-ups to support file progression

• Provide calendar management, scheduling, and administrative support to assigned lawyers

• Assist with marketing and business development initiatives as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of litigation experience (law clerk and/or legal assistant)

• Strong knowledge of court procedures and litigation timelines

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with legal practice management and docketing systems

• Familiarity with iManage, Soluno, ACL, CaseLines, Westlaw, and CanLII considered an asset

• Professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information

• Flexibility to work overtime as required

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly forward your resume to reception@kentlegal.com and quote Job #17012 in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.