Walker Law is a diverse, dynamic, and successful award-winning commercial litigation law firm located in the heart of the financial district in downtown Toronto. We provide our clients with cost-effective legal solutions to various litigation disputes including employment, contract, construction and real property disputes.
What We Are Looking for:
Our dedicated and professional team is looking to add an experienced litigation lawyer, who is interested in working with an elected Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario and certified specialist in civil litigation. This candidate will be provided with the ability to supplement their own files, administrative support, and the infrastructure to grow their practice. The ideal candidate has strong client relationship skills, is passionate about developing their practice, and possesses strong business acumen.
Walker Law upholds a strict confidentiality policy to protect the privacy of all candidates so you can ensure a stress-free recruitment process.
What We Can Offer to You:
• Walker Law has developed a strong reputation among its competition, peers, and clients for being respectful and conscientious with practicing law.
• We offer competitive compensation packages with vacation and benefits after completing the probationary period.
• For candidates that have an established client base, renumeration will also be based on receivables from that client base.
• Lawyers have the ability to work from home and are offered flexible start and finish times.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to focus on a chosen practice area and develop his or her own practice group with the firm.
• After a year’s time, the candidate will undergo an assessment which may lead to partnership with the firm.
• Discretionary bonus pay based on performance and apportion of client receivables.
Key Responsibilities:
• Providing high quality legal services to clients;
• Representing clients at various proceedings including motions, applications, pre-trials, and trials;
• Conducting mediations and examinations for discovery/cross examinations;
• Ensure that clients are updated and aligned with legal strategy;
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships, while gaining confidence and earning trust from clients’ and other professionals;
• Providing legal advice to current and deciding on the most appropriate strategy going forward;
• Offering advice on the law, legal procedures and a wide range of associated issues;
• Ensuring that docket entries are recorded or assigned to client files as per practice standards;
• Ensuring that professional conduct complies to Walker Law values and customer service principles;
• Draft motion/application records, affidavits, factum, mediation and pre-trial conference memorandums;
• Research and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures;
• Represent clients in tribunals and in Courts where required;
• Overseeing and mentoring other team members such as paralegals, junior associates, and law clerks.
Skills and Experience:
• Ability to identify the most effective file strategy and manage multiple complex client files with minimal supervision;
• Ability to comprehend complex matters and identify the laws that are applicable to them;
• Ability to use initiative and exercise judgment in identifying issues needing immediate attention;
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of the legal procedures and committed to keeping updated with the current developments;
• Proficient in use of legal and productivity technology and must be able to maintain, update and modify documents needed for court presentations
• A desire to participate in business development opportunities through attending and/or joining appropriate networking events/memberships, participating in webinars and writing blogs;
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and draft correspondence and legal documents;
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), solid typing skills;
• Flexibility with respect to work hours on an as-needed basis.
• Candidate must be entrepreneurial and have their own files.
• Candidates must have a minimum of five years’ experience working in a civil litigation firm or the equivalent to five years’ experience.
• Candidates must be licenced and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
• Candidates must possess a desire for excellence, passion for advocacy, and superior customer service skills.
• Deep appreciation and practical knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Courts of Justice Act.
• G Drivers Licence is an asset.
• Past experience working at a reputable litigation law firm is an asset.
Preference will be given to candidates who provide copies of any public endorsements from court appearances. Interested candidates please submit your resume with your law school transcripts, a cover letter explaining why you believe that you are suitable for this position, and any relevant documents to [email protected].
In addition to the articling students who join our firm as associates, Walker Law recruits promising young lawyers who have begun their careers at other firms or organizations and wish to have the litigation experience that Walker Law provides. We offer the opportunity to work alongside and learn highly regarded litigators. Like everyone at our firm, new associates sharpen their advocacy skills by getting as much experience as possible in the courtroom representing a diverse array of clients.
The qualities that we require without exception, are a desire for excellence, a passion for advocacy, a commitment to listening and serving our clients. We value associates that are independent, confident, skilled at time management and who are committed to continued professional and self-development. You must be open to feedback, mentoring others and being an active team member in face paced firm.
We provide compensation as well as benefits and perks that is competitive with large, national law firms in Toronto.
What we can offer you:
• Walker Law has a strong reputation among its competition, peers, and clients for being respectful and conscientious with practicing law.
• We offer competitive compensation packages based on experience with vacation and benefits including joining our group RRSP after completing the probationary period.
• We offer flexible start and finish times with the possibility to permanently work from home.
• Discretionary bonus pay based on performance.
Key Requirements:
• Issue pleadings and file various court documents via the e-civil filing portal.
• Work with process servers to ensure that documents are served and filed.
• Attend the courthouse as needed to file and retrieve documents.
• Prepare, revise, and proofread drafts of correspondence and court documents such as pleadings, affidavits of service, etc.
• A Commissioner of Affidavits is aan asset.
• Familiarity and a willingness to learn new applications such as Dropbox, Docusign, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Caselines.
• Adaptable to changing court and firm policies such as Regional Practice Directions.
• Preparation of simple court documents such as discovery plans, notices of intent to defend, notice of appearance, notice of appointment of lawyer, discontinuance, etc.
• Schedule and coordinate examinations, prepare and send notice of examinations, draft and send out preparation letters to clients.
• Organize client documents, determine missing documents/evidence based on the pleadings and information provided by clients, and prepare Affidavit of Documents.
• Order transcripts, draft undertaking charts, and collect and prepare undertaking charts for review by senior lawyers.
• Ability to prepare mediation briefs or pre-trial briefs is an asset but is not required.
• Assisting with trial preparation such as issuing summons and completing joint book of documents.
• On occasion, the successful candidate is comfortable completing non billable marketing work such as amending office manual chapters, posting on social media, and assisting with legal presentations.
• Awareness of processes and deadlines for serving and filing court documents.
Required Experience/Skills/Qualifications:
• Successful completion of a post-secondary program in a related discipline (i.e., legal assistant, law clerk and/or Paralegal course) and a minimum of 5 years experience in a commercial litigation setting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines and draft correspondence and legal documents.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and general court procedure.
• Ability to use initiative and exercise judgment in identifying issues needing immediate attention.
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), solid typing skills (75-80 wpm).
• Intermediate to advanced technical skills (including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Ghostpractice).
• The ability to research on search engines such as CanLii and Westlaw is an asset, but is not required.
• Flexibility with respect to working occasional overtime on an as-needed basis.
Key Responsibilities
• Draft pleadings and file court documents through the e-Civil filing portal.
• Prepare, revise, and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Schedule and coordinate examinations, issue notices of examinations, and draft client prep letters.
• Organize and review client documents, identify missing materials based on pleadings and client-provided information, and prepare Affidavits of Documents.
• Order transcripts, draft undertaking charts, and assist with providing answers to undertakings.
• Prepare mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs, and assist with trial preparation, including issuing
summons and preparing joint books of documents.
Skills and Qualifications
• Completion of a post-secondary program in a relevant field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Law Clerk,
Paralegal) with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure and general court processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, GhostPractice, ACL.
• Familiarity with Dropbox, Adobe, Docusign, Zoom, Caselines, and a willingness to learn new applications.
• Research experience with CanLii and/or Westlaw is an asset.
• Strong typing skills (75–80 WPM) and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proactive in identifying and addressing urgent issues.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime when required.
What We Offer
• Competitive compensation packages based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits, including vacation time off after, the probationary period, and
discretionary bonus pay based on performance.
• A hybrid work environment with flexible start and finish times.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
If you are an experienced and motivated law clerk with a passion for commercial litigation, we’d love to hear from you. Join our growing team and contribute to our success as we continue to deliver exceptional legal services.
2026-2027 Articling Student Opportunity at Walker Law
Walker Law is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 articling term (10 months,
August 2026 – June 2027). The start date is flexible.
Walker Law follows the regulations and guidelines as prescribed by the Law Society of
Ontario (LSO) with respect to application deadlines and scheduling interviews. All
applications must be submitted by July 10, 2025. Candidates selected for interviews will
be contacted on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 8:00 am. Interviews for the selected students
will be held virtually from Monday, August 11 – Wednesday August 14 at 3:00 pm.
Why choose Walker Law?
Walker Law is an award-winning, dynamic, and diverse commercial litigation firm
located in the heart of Toronto’s financial district. We provide our clients with cost-
effective legal solutions to their litigation disputes which includes their employment,
contract, construction and real property disputes.
We currently seek up to 2 articling students who are eager to gain meaningful, hands-on
experience in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
As an articling student at Walker Law, you will:
• work directly with clients and lawyers on active litigation files;
• receive ongoing mentorship and personalized feedback from an assigned junior
and senior lawyer mentors; and
• participate in all stages of litigation—from intake to resolution.
The qualities that we require, without exception, are a desire for excellence, a passion
for advocacy, strong writing and analytical skills, strong initiative, an entrepreneurial
spirit and excellent interpersonal skills. We value team members that are independent,
confident, and who are committed to continued professional and self-development. You
must be open to feedback and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Our articling program is focused on active student participation. As such, students are
given a great deal of responsibility early on in their careers.
Student responsibilities include:
• drafting pleadings, facta, and motion materials;
• conducting legal research and analysis;
• attending court as provided in section vii, Details of Rights of Appearance, in the
Rights of Appearance framework for students, which includes, unopposed
motions and procedural matters. Link is here ;
• participating in client meetings and strategy sessions; and
• managing select Small Claims Court files with supervision.
Compensation
Walker Law offers competitive compensation relative to small and mid-sized firms in
Toronto. Students who are hired back as associates will receive full reimbursement for
their Licensing Process Fees.
For applications, please follow the recruitment guidelines prescribed by LSO, and
submit your cover letter, resume, copies of your law school transcripts and any
reference letters (optional) via email to:
Attention: Oxana Tchoudakova, Office Manager and Melissa Malcolm
Walker Law Professional Corporation
1 Adelaide Street East, Suite 2501
Toronto, ON M5C 2V9
Walker Law adopts an inclusive and accessible environment and we are committed to
providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require
accommodation at any time during the recruitment, selection and assessment process,
please contact Oxana Tchoudakova, Office Manager [email protected]