Litigation Law Clerk

Kent Legal

  • Toronto, ON
  • $110,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job DescriptionJob Title: Litigation Law ClerkJob #: 16886Job Type: Full time, permanentLocation: TorontoSalary: up to $110,000Remote Flexibility: In officeClient ProfileOur 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.

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