Litigation Law Clerk

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

A well-established and respected full-service law firm in Ottawa is seeking an experienced

Litigation Law Clerk to join its growing team.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of litigation law clerk experience and a strong understanding of litigation procedures, file management, legal documentation, and deadlines. This opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented and organized professional who enjoys working in a collaborative legal environment and providing strong support to lawyers and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clerical and administrative support to litigation lawyers.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and management of litigation files.
• Draft, format, and prepare pleadings, correspondence, motions, affidavits, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery, examinations, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, limitation dates, and court schedules.
• Prepare and organize documents for court filings and proceedings.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other legal professionals as required.
• Conduct legal and procedural research as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and physical files.
• Assist lawyers with case preparation and document production.
• Perform other litigation-related administrative and clerical duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Litigation Law Clerk.
• Strong understanding of Ontario litigation procedures and court processes.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple files, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management/document systems.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with lawyers and support staff.
• Professional, client-focused, and team-oriented approach.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting civil litigation matters.
• Familiarity with Ontario Superior Court procedures and filings.
• Experience with discovery, examinations, motions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Bilingual English/French skills are considered an asset.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and dependable Litigation Law Clerk who can independently manage day-to-day litigation files, anticipate deadlines, and provide efficient support to attorneys throughout the litigation process.