litigation law clerk
Posted on August 28, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details TM Law
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Education: College/CEGEP. Tasks: Advise clients on intellectual property matters and represent clients before the Registrar of Trade-Marks. Advise clients on legal proceedings . Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial. Be responsible for the administration of the estate and the distribution of assets. Co-ordinate administrative services. Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents. Handle probate to certify the validity of a will. Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes. Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties. Issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants. Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems. Represent clients before administrative tribunals and boards regarding criminal driving offences. Take legal action on landlord and tenant matters. Write trial briefs. Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions. Establish work priorities for court staff. Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits. Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations. Represent clients at proceedings before the Trade Marks Opposition Board and in related proceedings. Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies. Administer oaths. Advise on the registrability of trademarks, trademark licensing requirements, transfer of intellectual property and protection of existing trademark rights. Research records, court files and other legal documents. Schedule court trials. Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings. Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions. Conduct bail hearings. Represent clients internationally in consultation with foreign associates and attorneys. Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents. Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements. Release defendants on judges' orders. Collect and record administrative and service fees. Draft legal correspondence. Explain rights and obligations to defendants. Oversee maintenance of judicial court records. Perform civil marriages. Assist in preparing annual budgets. Hear evidence at trials on summary conviction offences and may preside over trials of criminal offences. Call courts of law to order, read charges and take pleas from defendants. Act as executor, trustee or guardian in estate matters. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Client focus. Dependability. Initiative. Reliability. Team player. Resourcefulness. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.- Location 8857 CREDITVIEW RDBrampton, ONL6Y 2X8
- Work location On site
- Salary$18.00 to $25.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3659366
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Advise clients on intellectual property matters and represent clients before the Registrar of Trade-Marks
- Advise clients on legal proceedings
- Assemble documentary evidence in preparation for trial
- Be responsible for the administration of the estate and the distribution of assets
- Co-ordinate administrative services
- Draft contracts, prepare promissory notes and draw up wills, mortgages and other legal documents
- Handle probate to certify the validity of a will
- Help in preparing and completing applications for simple joint and uncontested divorces, domestic contracts and name changes
- Interview clients, witnesses and other related parties
- Issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants
- Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
- Represent clients before administrative tribunals and boards regarding criminal driving offences
- Take legal action on landlord and tenant matters
- Write trial briefs
- Administer oaths and take affidavits and depositions
- Establish work priorities for court staff
- Prepare wills, real estate transactions and other legal documents, court reports and affidavits
- Receive affidavits, declarations and affirmations
- Represent clients at proceedings before the Trade Marks Opposition Board and in related proceedings
- Represent clients in small claims court and in other lower court proceedings, at tribunals and before administrative bodies
- Administer oaths
- Advise on the registrability of trademarks, trademark licensing requirements, transfer of intellectual property and protection of existing trademark rights
- Research records, court files and other legal documents
- Schedule court trials
- Arrange pre-trial conferences and hearings
- Assist lawyers in preparation for mediation and judicial dispute resolutions
- Conduct bail hearings
- Represent clients internationally in consultation with foreign associates and attorneys
- Witness and certify the validity of signatures on documents
- Record court commencement, trial proceedings and judgements
- Release defendants on judges' orders
- Collect and record administrative and service fees
- Draft legal correspondence
- Explain rights and obligations to defendants
- Oversee maintenance of judicial court records
- Perform civil marriages
- Assist in preparing annual budgets
- Hear evidence at trials on summary conviction offences and may preside over trials of criminal offences
- Call courts of law to order, read charges and take pleas from defendants
- Act as executor, trustee or guardian in estate matters
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Team player
- Resourcefulness
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-10-06
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