Law Clerk- Litigation

McMillan LLP•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$95,000 - CA$105,000•Onsite

About The Position

McMillan has an opportunity for a full-time Litigation Law Clerk in our Toronto office. This is an excellent opportunity for a Law Clerk who is looking for a new and exciting challenge at a national law firm. You will be working closely with our lawyers, Law Clerks, Paralegals and legal administrative assistants across Canada to deliver quality legal services to our clients.

Requirements

A Law Clerk/Paralegal Diploma or Degree from an accredited university or college program, or equivalent experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Litigation Law Clerk role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, supported by sound judgment and professionalism
Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and litigation processes
Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-Discovery tools
Experience using new technology including AI tools responsibly while supporting legal work
Experience with iManage, IntApp Time, or similar document management and timekeeping software
A detail-oriented, highly organized approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
A collaborative, client-focused mindset and the ability to build positive working relationships with lawyers, colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction liens is considered an asset
Experience with ACL or similar software used to create court documents is an asset

Responsibilities

Drafting pleadings, affidavits, court applications and bills of costs
Document management, including document identification and collection, review and summary, preparation of lists of documents
Managing court filing deadlines, bring-forwards and coordination of court materials
Preparing for and uploading of documents to Case Centre (Ontario)
Analyzing and summarizing complex information to support litigation strategy and matter management
Supporting discovery and trial preparation, including coordinating and assisting with witness interviews
Preparing and filing Writs of Seizure and Sale and Writ Renewals and garnishments
Communicating, in a professional manner, with clients, opposing counsel, the court, and other professionals over the telephone or through email
Other law clerk duties as required