Contract Legal Assistant / Junior Law Clerk (Short‑term)

About the role

We are seeking a Contract Legal Assistant or Junior Law Clerk to support a short‑term project focused on legal research, document review and organization of historic project records. The role is ideal for recent graduates or individuals starting a legal career who are highly organized and detail‑oriented.

Key responsibilities

• Review and organise project‑related documents, emails, contracts, schedules, invoices and other records.
• Analyse discovery documents, identify relevant issues, dates and supporting materials.
• Create timelines, chronologies, issue summaries, document indexes and tracking spreadsheets.
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, case law and legal principles as directed.
• Draft research summaries, memoranda, briefing notes, internal reports and correspondence.
• Identify gaps or inconsistencies in project records and communicate findings to the team.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all company, client and legal information.

Required profile

• Education or experience as a Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, legal studies student or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities.
• Ability to review large volumes of information and summarise key points clearly.
• Proficient written communication skills.
• Capacity to work independently while following direction.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Adobe/PDF handling
• Online legal research tools

What we offer

• Short‑term contract (approximately 4‑5 weeks).
• Part‑time or full‑time temporary schedule, based on availability.
• Hourly rate of $25‑$35 CAD.
• Opportunity to gain practical legal research and document‑management experience.