Commercial Litigation Law Clerk
Walker Law is a diverse, dynamic, and award-winning commercial litigation law firm located in the heart of Toronto’s financial district. We specialize in delivering cost-effective legal solutions for a wide range of litigation disputes, including employment, contract, and real property matters.
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Law Clerk with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or collaboratively. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings and file court documents through the e-Civil filing portal.
- Prepare, revise, and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
- Schedule and coordinate examinations, issue notices of examinations, and draft client prep letters.
- Organize and review client documents, identify missing materials based on pleadings and client-provided information, and prepare Affidavits of Documents.
- Order transcripts, draft undertaking charts, and assist with providing answers to undertakings.
- Prepare mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs, and assist with trial preparation, including issuing summons and preparing joint books of documents.
Skills and Qualifications
- Completion of a post-secondary program in a relevant field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, Paralegal) with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in commercial litigation.
- Familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure and general court processes.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, GhostPractice, ACL.
- Familiarity with Dropbox, Adobe, Docusign, Zoom, Caselines, and a willingness to learn new applications.
- Research experience with CanLii and/or Westlaw is an asset.
- Strong typing skills (75–80 WPM) and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proactive in identifying and addressing urgent issues.
- Willingness to work occasional overtime when required.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation packages based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits, including vacation time off after, the probationary period, and discretionary bonus pay based on performance.
- A hybrid work environment with flexible start and finish times, requiring 1–2 days of in-office attendance per week.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
If you are an experienced and motivated law clerk with a passion for commercial litigation, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter to oxana@tcwalkerlawyers.com.
No agencies or recruiters please.