Litigation Law Clerk

PLEASE NOTE: We are NOT looking for articling students, NCA candidates, or lawyers. You MUST be an experienced litigation law clerk. Do NOT apply if you do not have a dedicated background in litigation.

The Role

We are seeking a seasoned Civil Litigation Clerk (must have experience supporting Superior Court of Justice litigation) to support a high-volume litigation department. You will manage files from intake through to trial and enforcement, working directly with lawyers to keep matters moving, deadlines met, and court documents accurate. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes ownership of the details.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a busy litigation caseload across litigation matters in a proactive, disciplined manner.
• Draft, prepare, and process pleadings, motion records, affidavits of documents, briefs, and other court materials.
• Apply the Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable practice directions and local court rules to ensure documents and steps are procedurally correct.
• Manage court filings (electronic and in-person) and coordinate service of documents.
• Maintain rigorous deadline and limitation-period management, including diarizing and tracking key dates.
• Coordinate court procedure: scheduling motions, examinations, mediations, pre-trials, and trials.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and process servers in a professional manner.
• Provide exceptional practice and file management to keep matters organized and audit-ready.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience supporting a busy litigation department.
• Experience in a general litigation practice (real estate litigation, breach of contract/commercial, employment and estate litigation an asset).
• Thorough working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Familiarity with practice directions and local court rules in the York, Toronto, Peel, and/or Halton regions.
• Strong knowledge of court procedure, filing requirements, and document service.
• Demonstrated deadline and limitation-period management skills.
• Strong drafting skills across pleadings and court documents.
• Exceptional practice management and organizational skills.
• Must be based in or able to reliably commute to the York, Toronto, Peel, or Halton region.

Why Join Us

You will work on substantive, varied litigation files alongside lawyers who value an experienced clerk's judgment. We offer a collegial team, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to take real ownership of your work.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to hello@lexaltico.com with the subject line “Civil Litigation Clerk Application.” We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

References will be checked. Please have two references ready from employers where you have performed in a litigation role.

Lexaltico LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5R 3R3