Law Clerk – Commercial Litigation

at  Walker Law

JOB OVERVIEW

Walker Law is looking for an experienced Commercial Law Clerk with at least 5+ years of commercial litigation experience to join our team. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues are essential.

SKILLS

• Completion of a post-secondary program in a relevant field (e.g., legal assistant, law clerk, paralegal) with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Capable of independently managing multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure and general court processes.
• Proactive in identifying and addressing urgent issues.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and typing skills (75-80 wpm).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, GhostPractice, ACL, LEAP.
• Research experience (CanLii, Westlaw) is a plus.
• Willing to work occasional overtime as needed.
  This Law Clerk position is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable experience in the legal field while contributing to a dynamic team environment.
  Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Commercial Law Clerk: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5C 2V

• Draft various pleadings and file court documents via the e-Civil filing portal.
• Prepare, revise, and proofread drafts of correspondence and legal documents.
• Familiarity with applications such as Dropbox, Docusign, Zoom, ACL, LEAP, GhostPractice, and Caselines, with a willingness to learn new programs.
• Schedule and coordinate examinations, prepare and issue notice of examinations, and draft preparation letters to clients.
• Organize and review client documents, identify missing items based on pleadings and client-provided information, and prepare Affidavits of Documents.
• Order transcripts, draft undertaking charts
• Prepare mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs, and assist with trial preparation, including issuing summons and preparing joint books of documents.
• Experience with injunctions is a plus.
• Commissioner of Affidavits is plus.