IP Litigation Law Clerk

Gowling WLG is an international law firm committed to excellence, seeking a Litigation Law Clerk for its Toronto office. The role involves managing litigation files, drafting court documents, and providing support during trials and hearings. Responsibilities Organizes and manages litigation files, including use of litigation management software like ACL Calculates litigation timelines, maintains due dates and case reports, and ensures all deadlines are met Liaises with clients, administrative assistants and professionals Communicates in writing and in person with court staff, fostering a co-operative relationship Drafts and/or assists in drafting court documents such as affidavits, motions, affidavits of documents, bills of cost, etc Attends to service and filing of court documents Remains current on court practices and practice notices from the courts Creates a document database, cross-references production and exhibit documents and maintains copies of transcripts for searching purposes using litigation software such as Relativity Organizes cases for trials; assists in setting up courtrooms and electronic access during trials Provides litigation support prior to and during trials and hearings. Organizes attendance of witnesses Reviews transcripts to summarize and prepare lists of outstanding items Assembles answers to undertakings Files and serves documents in Canada and arranges for services abroad Prepares charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence for use on discovery and trial Corresponds before Federal Courts Registry to review or file court documents Other duties as required Skills Law Clerk diploma and legal experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal combined with knowledge of current legal policies and procedures Experience with Federal and Ontario Courts Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word and Excel), Kofax and Adobe Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills Experience in Relativity Ability to effectively handle large volumes of work Ability to work independently as well as to actively participate in and support a large team Bilingualism (English/French) would be an asset Benefits 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance. Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one! 20 vacation days and hybrid work flexibility. Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment). Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match. Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance. Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders. Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture. Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more. Company Overview Gowling WLG is a multinational law firm formed by the merger of Canada-based Gowlings and UK-based Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co It was founded in 1887, and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is