Litigation Law Clerk-Legal Assistant
Essential Responsibilities
1. Coordinates with court registries, handles logistics, and arranges for court appearances.
2. Extensive use of litigation software, databases, and document management systems to
provide support in complex litigation matters.
3. Independently maintains and organizes calendars, correspondence, court schedules and
bring-forward systems; schedules and coordinates meetings; and assists with day-to-day
file and practice management.
4. Edits and formats documents such as correspondence, memos, agreements, reports, and
litigation records and materials for filing in all levels of court.
5. Follows procedures surrounding the preparation, filing, and service of court documents.
6. Keeps clients’ online files organized and up to date.
7. As needed, reaches out to offices with courts, regulators, and government to identify
appropriate contacts or other more substantive questions that arise.
Qualifications
1. 6+ years of work experience and/or education in litigation as a focused area of specialization.
2. Relevant post-secondary education, certificate, or equivalent, preferred.
Key Competencies
1. Strong knowledge of rules for civil procedure in Ontario (Superior Court of Justice, Divisional
Court, Court of Appeal), the Federal Court and the Supreme Court, and the ability to
determine rules and procedures of tribunals or courts in other jurisdictions.
2. Demonstrated familiarity with Case Centre, Justice Services Online, and other electronic
court registries, e-filing and e-hearing platforms.
3. Strong problem-solving and resourcefulness using good decision making or judgement.
4. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Technical competencies:
a) Advanced use and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint),
including Styles, Tables of Contents, and Adobe Acrobat or similar document
processing programs.
b)Familiarity with ON Online, litigation software, and document management
systems (i.e., Netdocs).
7. Reliability, flexibility, and dependability are essential for this position.
8. Experience working with Indigenous nations, communities, businesses, or organizations
would be considered an asset.
9. Curiosity and an interest in expanding existing skill set as the team advocates for clients in
a variety of venues and concerning a variety of challenges.
10. Willingness to travel to Indigenous communities for document gathering and client
relations, preferred.
Why Woodward?
Woodward is where meaningful work, strong relationships, and a great culture come together. We
offer a salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 per year, based on education and experience, plus a
comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vacation, RSP contributions, wellness,
and professional development. This role is a full-time, in-office presence due to workflow.
How to Apply
Send your cover letter and resume to: employment@woodwardandcompany.com
Woodward is committed to equity, inclusion and belonging, and human rights. We know that our
diversity strengthens our values and shared responsibility in creating a respectful, and
collaborative workplace.
First Nations, Inuit, or MĂ©tis ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and
knowledge preferred and Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.