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.

Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to litigation lawyers, including drafting legal documents and managing litigation files. Coordinate court schedules, deadlines, and filings while assisting with trial and hearing preparations.

Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Litigation Law Clerk with a strong understanding of Ontario court processes. Candidates must be highly organized and proficient in Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems.

• Gestion du tempsSouhaitée
• Sens de l’organisationSouhaitée
• Microsoft OfficeSouhaitée
• Communication SkillsSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Litigation Procedures
• File Management
• Legal Documentation
• Pleadings Preparation
• Court Filings
• Calendar Management
• Legal Research
• Microsoft Office
• Case Preparation
• Document Production
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Organization
• Client Coordination
• Bilingual English/French

• Legal
• Administrative

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

4 oct. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level