Litigation Law Clerk

Litigation Law Clerk / Legal Assistant – Estate Litigation

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 1 Day in Office)

About the Company

Forge is pleased to partner with a growing boutique litigation firm in Toronto with a strong focus on Estates & Trusts Litigation. Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Law Clerk / Legal Assistant to support their dynamic and collaborative team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation professional who enjoys working on sophisticated matters, values teamwork, and wants to contribute to a growing practice alongside experienced lawyers.

About the Role

Working closely with lawyers and the litigation team, the successful candidate will:

• Prepare, organize, and file court materials in accordance with Ontario court procedures.
• Draft and format litigation documents, correspondence, and legal forms.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, limitation dates, and scheduling requirements.
• Coordinate service and filing of court documents.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical client files.
• Assist with discoveries, mediations, motions, and trial preparation.
• Liaise professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other stakeholders.
• Provide day-to-day litigation and administrative support to lawyers.
• Assist the team in managing a busy practice while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization.

The Offer

• Competitive salary range of$65,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Health Spending Account.
• Hybrid work flexibility (1 day per week in office).
• Additional in-office attendance may be required during onboarding and training.
• Supportive team environment with modern technology and administrative resources.
• Opportunity to grow within a respected litigation practice.

What You Bring

As an ideal candidate, you possess3+ years of experience as a Litigation Law Clerk or Legal Assistant and have experience supporting lawyers in a litigation environment.

You have strong knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced practice.

Experience inCivil Litigation is required, while experience inEstate Litigation is considered a strong asset.

You are proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to providing high-quality support to lawyers and clients.

Next Steps

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply in confidence.

Thank you for your interest in this position and in Forge Recruitment.