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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Location requirements
- Country, Ontario, Canada
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Support the litigation team in civil matters by drafting pleadings, affidavits, and motion materials, managing discovery, liaising with clients, and filing court documents under Ontario civil procedure. After judgments are obtained, carry out enforcement actions, including garnishments, writs, and PPSA registration or enforcement.
Job details
We are seeking a Litigation Law Clerk with expertise in civil procedure and judgment enforcement. Core responsibilities include preparing pleadings, affidavits, and motion records, managing discovery processes, and enforcing judgments via garnishments, writs, and PPSA actions. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, experience in drafting, and proficiency in case management. Role Description: As a Litigation Law Clerk, you will support our litigation team in civil matters from initiation to enforcement. You will draft originating processes, affidavits, and motion materials. You will manage discovery, liaise with clients, and file documents in accordance with Ontario civil procedure. Upon obtaining judgments, you will execute enforcement actions, including garnishments, writs of seizure and sale, and PPSA registration or enforcement. Qualifications: Minimum of 1+ years’ experience as a litigation law clerk with civil litigation focus. Strong knowledge of Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly relating to pleadings, motions, discovery, and enforcement. Experience with drafting court documents, including statements of claim, affidavits, motion records, and enforcement documents. Proficiency in judgment enforcement strategies, such as garnishments, writs, and PPSA-based recovery. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency with case management systems and e-filing platforms. Salary: $60,000, 2 weeks' vacation, plus more time off. Must be located in Canada.
What you’ll do
Support the litigation team in civil matters by drafting pleadings, affidavits, and motion materials, managing discovery, liaising with clients, and filing court documents under Ontario civil procedure. After judgments are obtained, carry out enforcement actions, including garnishments, writs, and PPSA registration or enforcement.
Requirements
Requires at least one year of experience as a litigation law clerk focused on civil litigation and strong knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure. Candidates should have experience drafting court and enforcement documents, proficiency in judgment enforcement strategies and case management systems, and strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Two Weeks' Vacation
- Additional Time Off
Listed skills
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- case management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Civil Litigation
- Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure
- Pleadings
- Affidavit Drafting
- Motion Records
- Discovery Management
- Judgment Enforcement
- Garnishments
- Writs of Seizure and Sale
- PPSA Registration and Enforcement
- Court Document Drafting
- Client Liaison
- Case Management
- E-Filing
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
Job areas
- Legal
- Administrative