Law Clerk, Dispute Resolution Advocacy - 8+ Years - Toronto (Hybrid) - 18 Month Contract Role

Description

With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners LLP provides a full range of legal services throughout Ontario. Lerners maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology. Lerners’ employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture. Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service. 

Lerners is seeking a Law Clerk to support our Dispute Resolution Advocacy (also known as our commercial litigation practice) practice group in the Toronto, Ontario office. This is an 18-month contract with the possibility of an extension. The ideal candidate will have over eight (8) years of experience working in a similar position. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of three (3) days in office or as required.

The deadline for applying is July 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Primary Responsibilities:  

• 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.

Qualifications:  

• 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 of Working at Lerners:

Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding.  

Our skilled Learning and Development team provides training and continued support to all firm members. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package:  

Salary:

Target Hiring Range: $98,600 - $110,900

Commensurate with skill level, years of experience, and aligned with internal and market equity.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within the organization.

Benefits:

• 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)