Law Clerk - Litigation

Litigation Law Clerk

About Powell Litigation

Powell Litigation is a boutique civil litigation firm founded by Weston Powell, dedicated exclusively to advocating for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses across Toronto and Southern Ontario. We take on the disputes that matter most to our clients — from commercial and contractual conflicts to small claims, debt collection, employment, and estate litigation — and we resolve them with clear communication, cost-efficient strategy, and courtroom-ready preparation.

We've been voted Best Law Firm by the Toronto Star Readers' Choice Awards, hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and are backed by hundreds of five-star client reviews. Our approach is simple: straightforward communication, proactive planning, and aggressive advocacy when it counts.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Litigation Law Clerk to support our lawyers across a busy civil litigation practice, with a particular focus on Collections and Mortgage Enforcement matters. This is a hands-on role for a detail-oriented clerk who can manage files independently, from drafting and issuing pleadings through to enforcement, while also supporting the broader team with discovery, trial preparation, and day-to-day file management.

This is an in-person position based at our downtown Toronto office, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We work closely as a team, and this role requires being on-site to collaborate directly with counsel and staff.

Key Responsibilities

● Work with lawyers and clerks to prepare court pleadings and proceedings, including drafting pleadings, affidavits, court applications, and bills of costs

● Issue and file court documents through the e-civil filing portal and Case Centre (Ontario)

● Prepare simple court documents, and assist with drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence

● Prepare and file Writs of Seizure and Sale, Writ Renewals, and garnishments

● Manage document identification and collection, review and summary, and preparation of lists of documents

● Manage court filing deadlines, bring-forwards, and coordination of court materials

● Open files, type, proofread, photocopy, scan, bind, and format correspondence and legal documents

● Issue and arrange for service of originating processes and other documents; file and prepare materials for storage

● Analyze and summarize complex information to support litigation strategy and matter management

● Support discovery and trial preparation, including coordinating and assisting with witness interviews

● Schedule meetings, court appearances, examinations, and mediations

● Prepare accounts

● Record and store client information in paper and electronic format

● Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, the court, and other professionals by telephone and email

● Remain familiar with, and willing to learn, new applications and technology as needed

● Assist with other law clerk duties as assigned

What You Bring

● Previous experience as a law clerk is a must

● A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Litigation Law Clerk role

● A Law Clerk/Paralegal Diploma or Degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience; Legal Assistant/Law Clerk certification required

● Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and general court procedure

● Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Soluno

● Experience with e-Discovery tools, and with ACL or similar software used to create court documents, is an asset

● Experience using new technology, including AI tools, responsibly to support legal work

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by sound judgment and professionalism

● A detail-oriented, highly organized approach, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

● A collaborative, client-focused mindset and the ability to build positive working relationships with lawyers, colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders

Why Join Powell Litigation

● Direct mentorship and collaboration

● Real file ownership in a firm built on trial-readiness and results

● A collaborative, boutique environment with a strong team culture

● Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience

Next Steps

We thank all candidates for applying, but will only be reaching out if you have been selected for an interview. If hired, you will be joining one of the best legal teams in Canada.

Benefits

● Dental care

● Extended health care

● Life insurance

● Paid time off

● Vision care

Application Question(s)

● Please attach a writing sample. A legal document you've drafted (e.g., a pleading, affidavit, or bill of costs) is preferred.

Work Location: In-Person | Full-Time

Accommodations

Powell Litigation is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers@powelllitigation.com, and we will work with you to provide appropriate assistance.

Powell Litigation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Please forward your application materials in confidence to: careers@powelllitigation.com.

No Agencies or Recruiters Please.

Pay: $50,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person