litigation law clerk

Title posted on indeed.com - Law Clerk - Litigation

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Employer details Powell Litigation

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*Litigation Law Clerk* *About Powell Litigation* Powell Litigation is a boutique civil litigation firm founded by Weston Powell, dedicated exclusively to advocating for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses across Toronto and Southern Ontario. We take on the disputes that matter most to our clients ? from commercial and contractual conflicts to small claims, debt collection, employment, and estate litigation ? and we resolve them with clear communication, cost-efficient strategy, and courtroom-ready preparation. We've been voted Best Law Firm by the Toronto Star Readers' Choice Awards, hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and are backed by hundreds of five-star client reviews. Our approach is simple: straightforward communication, proactive planning, and aggressive advocacy when it counts. *The Opportunity* We are looking for an experienced Litigation Law Clerk to support our lawyers across a busy civil litigation practice, with a particular focus on Collections and Mortgage Enforcement matters. This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented clerk who can manage files independently, from drafting and issuing pleadings through to enforcement, while also supporting the broader team with discovery, trial preparation, and day-to-day file management. This is an in-person position based at our downtown Toronto office, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We work closely as a team, and this role requires being on-site to collaborate directly with counsel and staff. *Key Responsibilities* ? Work with lawyers and clerks to prepare court pleadings and proceedings, including drafting pleadings, affidavits, court applications, and bills of costs ? Issue and file court documents through the e-civil filing portal and Case Centre (Ontario) ? Prepare simple court documents, and assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence ? Prepare and file Writs of Seizure and Sale, Writ Renewals, and garnishments ? Manage document identification and collection, review and summary, and preparation of lists of documents ? Manage court filing deadlines, bring-forwards, and coordination of court materials ? Open files, type, proofread, photocopy, scan, bind, and format correspondence and legal documents ? Issue and arrange for service of originating processes and other documents; file and prepare materials for storage ? Analyze and summarize complex information to support litigation strategy and matter management ? Support discovery and trial preparation, including coordinating and assisting with witness interviews ? Schedule meetings, court appearances, examinations, and mediations ? Prepare accounts ? Record and store client information in paper and electronic format ? Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, the court, and other professionals by telephone and email ? Remain familiar with, and willing to learn, new applications and technology as needed ? Assist with other law clerk duties as assigned *What You Bring* ? Previous experience as a law clerk is a must ? A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Litigation Law Clerk role ? A Law Clerk/Paralegal Diploma or Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience; Legal Assistant/Law Clerk certification required ? Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and general court procedure ? Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Soluno ? Experience with e-Discovery tools, and with ACL or similar software used to create court documents, is an asset ? Experience using new technology, including AI tools, responsibly to support legal work ? Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by sound judgment and professionalism ? A detail-oriented, highly organized approach, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment ? A collaborative, client-focused mindset and the ability to build positive working relationships w