Commercial Litigation Law Clerk (Bankruptcy & Insolvency)
Job Description
Commercial Litigation Law Clerk (Bankruptcy & Insolvency)
Some opportunities just feel different — and this is one of them. Our Client, a highly regarded Toronto law firm, is welcoming an experienced Commercial Litigation Law Clerk to join a team that truly takes pride in the way they work together. You’ll be part of a firm that values professionalism without losing its warmth, trusts its people with meaningful responsibility, and supports a healthy balance work life balance – beginning with a hybrid schedule. With excellent compensation, generous benefits, and comprehensive perks, this is the kind of place where talented law clerks build long, fulfilling careers. Apply now!
Salary: Up to $110K
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage a wide range of litigation documents, including pleadings, motion materials, affidavits of documents, discovery materials, arbitration, trial, and appeal records.
- Attend examinations for discovery and cross-examinations, take detailed notes, and manage undertakings, refusals, and transcript reviews.
- Track and coordinate complex, high-value litigation files, including scheduling team meetings, monitoring deadlines, issuing pleadings, and maintaining counsel and case records.
- Prepare and manage Freedom of Information requests and enforcement documentation, including garnishments, writs, and judgment debtor examinations.
- Draft and review factums, appeal materials, compendiums, books of authority, citations, cost outlines, and bills of costs.
- Prepare materials for Small Claims Court matters and ensure compliance with all Notices to Profession and court deadlines.
- Correspond with counsel, clients, court staff, and Commercial List offices on complex insolvency and restructuring matters.
- Prepare Commercial List materials, model orders, motion records, receivership and monitor appointment documents, and extensive fee affidavits.
- Review and assist with restructuring documentation, including notices of motion, affidavits, plans of compromise and arrangement, and SISP materials.
- Conduct and summarize corporate, bankruptcy, Bank Act, and PPSA searches, including registrations, renewals, and reporting.
- Prepare and manage Proof of Claim documentation and tracking spreadsheets.
- Maintain electronic case bundles in Case Centre in accordance with court requirements.
- Coordinate e-Discovery collections with third-party providers, prepare discovery plans, conduct targeted searches, redact confidential material, and prepare affidavits of documents.
Qualifications:
- Law Clerk diploma or Legal Assistant diploma from an accredited institution.
- 5+ years of experience as a Litigation Law Clerk or Legal Assistant, with exposure to complex commercial litigation and insolvency matters.
- Strong knowledge of Ontario court procedures, Commercial List practices, and Notices to Profession.
- Proven experience preparing motion, trial, appeal, and enforcement materials in high-value or complex files.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities, with advanced proficiency in e-Discovery platforms, Case Centre, and Microsoft Office.
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
