Law Clerk, Dispute Resolution Advocacy – 8+ Years, Contract Role

Lerners LLP

Law Clerk supporting Dispute Resolution Advocacy at Lerners LLP, requiring 8+ years of experience in litigation. Hybrid role in Toronto office with an 18-month contract.

Posted 7/9/2026contractToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$98,600 - CA$110,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage client files throughout their lifecycle, ensuring documents are accurately saved, organized, and maintained in accordance with firm protocols
Apply sound judgment and file knowledge to anticipate next steps and proactively identify potential issues or risks
Implement and maintain an effective bring-forward (BF) system in ACL to ensure timely follow-up, milestone reporting, and tracking of deadlines and commitments
Communicate with clients to obtain documents and information required for file progression
Draft correspondence, including emails, pleadings, legal documents, and reporting letters
Receive, organize, and review client documents
Coordinate with the eDiscovery team to ensure documents are scanned, loaded, and coded in Relativity
Review and code documents within Relativity and assist with the production of Affidavits of Documents and related materials
Schedule Examinations for Discovery and prepare and serve Notices of Examination
Summarize transcripts and work with clients to prepare responses to undertakings
Compile, prepare, serve, and file pleadings, motion records, application records, briefs, trial records, bookmarked PDFs, and other court materials
Assist with all aspects of trial preparation
Draft Costs Outlines and Bills of Costs
Meet with clients to obtain particulars regarding guardianship application files and other matters
Draft Notices of Application, Notices of Motion, Affidavits, Guardianship Plans, Management Plans, Judgments, Orders, and other guardianship-related documents, and coordinate capacity assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law Clerk Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum eight (8) years of experience as a Law Clerk in a legal environment, preferably litigation
Experience with restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency litigation are assets
Willingness to learn and develop an understanding of the appeals process
Strong understanding of litigation procedures and processes
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously
Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs, take ownership of tasks, and exercise sound judgment
Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a strong work ethic, a proactive approach, and a demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive tasks to completion
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve administrative and procedural issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Strong work ethic and commitment to consistently delivering high-quality work
Exercises discretion when handling confidential information and interacts professionally with clients, colleagues, and external parties
Comfortable working with technology in a remote or hybrid work environment
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using legal document management systems, legal research tools, and case management software
Experience with Relativity, Case Center, ACL, and iManage are considered an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
LTD insurance
Life insurance
Parking/Transit reimbursement
RRSP matching program
Eligibility for salary adjustments and/or performance-based incentive bonuses
Paid Volunteer Time
Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid work arrangement eligibility (3 days per week in office

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Hard Skills & Tools

Document ManagementLegal ResearchPleadings DraftingTrial PreparationAffidavit ProductionFile OrganizationDeadline TrackingTranscripts SummarizationCosts Outlines DraftingGuardianship Document Preparation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementProactive Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaboration