litigation law clerk

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Employer details Elia Associates

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Position: Litigation Law Clerk Location: Vaughan/North Toronto - Steeles & Weston Elia Associates PC provides a full range of Post-Development Condominium Law services to condominium corporations throughout Ontario. We see ourselves as unique in terms of the level of service we provide to our clients, our volunteerism within the condominium community at a National level, internally in creating a nurturing environment and having put together a team of extraordinarily talented lawyers, clerks and support staff. We are now seeking another exceptional litigation clerk to join our team in Vaughan/ North Toronto. If you are that person, we want to hear from you! *NOTE: We are not seeking a paralegal.* *Primary Roles:* * Work as part of a litigation team, including a senior litigation clerk and junior paralegal * Assisting in the preparation of applications, pleadings, motion records, etc. * Drafting, editing, and issuing correspondence to opposing counsel and to clients * Managing litigation deadlines and maintaining tickler system * Meeting with clients, swearing affidavits, etc. * Assisting with trial preparations * Coordinating service of materials * Attending to legal research * Filing * Typing / Transcribing * Providing overflow support to other lawyers within the firm/staff * Assisting with administrative matters * Providing personal assistance to lawyers * Copying / Binding / Delivery Arrangement *Key Skills:* * Thorough knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure * Attention to detail * Typing (60+ WPM minimum) * Computer skills (knowledge of Office, including Word and Excel) * Accuracy of language and communication ? written and oral [English] * Superior Spelling and Grammar (competent proof-reader/document drafter) [English] * Ability to prioritize assignments and execute within given timelines * Ability to work independently, follow instructions and take responsibility for work assigned * Organization * Professionalism Experience: * Civil Litigation Clerk - Minimum 5 years (preferred) * Civil Litigation Experience (required) Education: * Completion of Law Clerk?s diploma/certificate from an approved institution (preferred) Benefits * Eligible for benefits package after 6 months Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Civil Litigation Clerk: 5 years (preferred) * Civil Litigation: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: * Law Clerk's Diploma/ Certificate (preferred) Work Location: In person