Law Clerk, Intellectual Property/Litigation at Bennett Jones

The role

Bennett Jones is seeking a Law Clerk with 5-7 years of experience in Intellectual Property/Litigation to provide high-level operational support to litigation counsel in their Toronto office. This role focuses on the end-to-end administration of contentious IP disputes, requiring a proactive and detail-oriented individual.

What you'll do

Maintain absolute accuracy over strict statutory limitation windows under the Federal Courts Act, Federal Courts Rules, PMNOC Regulations, and provincial Rules of Civil Procedure, proactively flagging deadlines for pleadings, motion records, and appeal filings
Coordinate the electronic filing, service, and data-formatting of high-profile litigation records (Statements of Claim, Factums, and Books of Authorities)
Serve as a primary operational liaison between IP litigation counsel, corporate clients, and technical/scientific expert witnesses
Oversee electronic discovery (e-discovery) data flows including working in Relativity and other e-discovery databases, organize document productions, and rigorously track undertakings and refusals provided during examinations for discovery
Draft routine procedural court documents, motion records, notices of appearance, and Affidavits of Documents under the direction of IP litigation partners and associates
Manage the administrative lifecycle of high-stakes patent, trademark, copyright, and industrial design disputes
Review, audit, and systematically process vendor, agent, and expert witness invoices related to active litigation
Prepare Bills of Costs for court assessments to maximize client cost-recovery, and compile portfolio status summaries or deadline reports for firm management and key stakeholders
Coordinate logistics for major intellectual property hearings
Secure court reporters, schedule cross-examinations, and assemble comprehensive electronic trial bundles, physical motion binders, and protective order materials
Manage the secure handling of highly sensitive corporate data, proprietary files, and trade secrets, ensuring strict compliance with court-ordered protective orders and confidentiality agreements common in major IP disputes
Assist and collaborate closely with the National Practice Group Leader and the firm's legal technology teams to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing internal litigation workflows, iManage file architecture, and digital practice management procedures
Oversee and work closely with legal assistants and support staff in preparing shells, tracking deadlines, managing litigation files consistently, and providing logistical support

What we're looking for

Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate or equivalent

Minimum of 5-7 years of dedicated litigation experience, specialized in Intellectual Property/Litigation practice or a major Canadian full-service firm

Experience with legal systems and platforms like ACL

Familiarity with corporate billing platforms like Aderant or Elite 3E to manage bills of costs and vendor invoicing

Direct experience managing electronic filings, trial record assembly, and Books of Authorities in the Federal Court of Canada is mandatory

Proactive, highly organized, and able to manage competing priorities effectively

Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written), time management, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to act as a polished, professional liaison between senior firm executives, technical expert witnesses, corporate innovators, and court registrars and all levels of staff

Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities, track multi-tiered limitation dates under pressure, and safely manage highly confidential, proprietary corporate data

Strong knowledge of MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat

Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and statutes

Strong team player and the ability to work independently

Active membership of a professional body (such as the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) or equivalent provincial body) is highly preferred· nice to have

Experience with the Ontario Court is considered an asset· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid working — 3 days in office

Hiring contacts

hrdeptcal@bennettjones.com

Law Clerk, Intellectual Property/Litigation