Career Opportunities

Articling Student (2025-2026) – Civil Litigation

About us:

Youngman Law is a boutique law firm located in midtown Toronto, in business for over 40 years, specializing in litigation, debt collection and real estate matters.

Overview:

We are looking for a highly motivated law student to article with our litigation department for the 2025-2026 cycle. We are offering a 10-month placement with a flexible start day in June, July, or August 2025.

We have a diverse practice which includes the following areas of law:

·       Civil and Commercial Litigation

·       Collections, Bankruptcy, and Secured Creditor Enforcement

·       Contract Disputes

·       Tort Claims including Fraud, Negligence, Defamation,
        Tortious Interference, Conversion,

·       Shareholder Disputes and Oppression Claims

·       Construction Liens

·       Estates Litigation

·       Residential and Commercial Real Estate

·       Wills and Estates

·       Business Law
 

Our firm offers articling students the opportunity to get unparalleled hands-on experience in all aspects of practicing civil litigation at a busy law firm.

Student responsibilities will include:

·       Drafting court documents and pleadings;

·       Attending Small Claims Court matters;

·       Working on uncontested and contested motions in the Superior
        Court of Justice, and attending Court when permitted;

·       Communicating and negotiating with opposing counsel and
         unrepresented litigants;

·       Managing client relationships, including drafting legal advice for
        counsel and regular client communications;

·       Conducting legal research and drafting legal memoranda;

·       Other legal and administrative assistance as required.

The successful applicants will demonstrate strong verbal and written advocacy skills, and attention to detail. We are looking for individuals with excellent time-management skills who can work well independently and as part of a team.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply electronically by sending your application package to Brian Diamond at bdiamond@youngmanlaw.com by March 14, 2025, at 5:00pm (EST). Your application package should include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcripts.

Job Description

Law Clerk
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About us

Youngman Law is a boutique law firm located in midtown Toronto, in business for over 40 years, specializing in litigation, debt collection and real estate matters.

Overview:

The ideal candidate will be able to work well independently but be a good team player when needed.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an inclusive and balanced legal environment.  Join us in our commitment to providing exceptional legal services and warm, friendly customer service.

*Please do not apply if you are an articling student or have long-term goals to be a lawyer. This role is for a litigation Law Clerk.

Role Responsibilities include,

but are not limited to:

•  Ensuring all physical and electronic court filing
• Drafting affidavits of service, demand letters and additional correspondence, including other legal documents as needed
• Providing documents and materials on time to meet client needs, including proofreading legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Managing scheduling, and handling expense posting to files and billings
• Dealing with and responding to client inquiries, and conducting follow up as required

Core Skills & Requirements:

Proficiency in file management and organization, including preparing statements of claims and judgements, filing writs, issuing garnishments and preparation of sheriff sale documents

Working knowledge of court proceedings and preparation of relevant documents, including title search, corporate search, and bankruptcy documents

·   Competency in data entry tasks with attention to accuracy and      precision

·   Extremely efficient and adept organizational skills to manage          simultaneous tasks effectively

·    Strong grammatical skills, including proofreading, attention to         detail and accuracy are a must

·    Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as                   problem solving skills

·    Knowledge and experience with ACL and GhostPractice, as           well as familiarity of litigation

·   Understands confidentiality of client information

Experience:

Previous working experience or co-op internship experience is an asset

Job Details:

·       Full-time (8 hour-shift)

·       Work Location: on-site 90 Eglinton Ave E., with opportunity            for hybrid after probationary period

·       Salary range $55,000-$65,000 per year (salary negotiable                and commensurate with experience)

·       Benefits;

·       Extended health care

·       Paid time off

·       On-site parking and near subway

Application deadline: 2025-02-26

Expected start date: 2025-03-10

Job Description

Legal Assistant

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About us

Youngman Law is a boutique law firm located in midtown Toronto, in business for over 40 years, specializing in litigation, debt collection and real estate matters.

Overview:

We are seeking a quick learner with a positive attitude to join our team. The role will act as Legal Assistant to two lawyers.
 

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a friendly demeanor, keen attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. This job is for you if you love to help keep a company organized and efficient.
 

This position offers the opportunity to work in an inclusive and balanced legal environment.  Join us in our commitment to providing exceptional legal services and warm, friendly customer service.
 

Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·       Ensuring all physical and electronic court filing

·       Drafting affidavits of service, demand letters and additional            correspondence, including other legal documents as needed

·       Providing documents and materials on time to meet client              needs, including proofreading legal documents for accuracy            and completeness

·       Managing scheduling, and handling expense posting to files            and billings

·       Dealing with and responding to client inquiries, and                          conducting follow up as required

·       Performing data entry with attention to accuracy and                      efficiency
 

Core Skills & Requirements:

Proficiency in file management and organization
 

·       Competency in data entry tasks with precision

·       Extremely efficient and adept organizational skills to manage          simultaneous tasks effectively

·       Strong grammatical skills, including proofreading, attention            to detail and accuracy are a must

·       Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as                    problem solving skills

·       Knowledge of ACL and GhostPractice

·       Understands confidentiality of client information

Experience:

Previous working experience in a Legal Assistant role or co-op internship experience is an asset
 

Job Details:

·       Full-time (8 hour-shift)

·       Work Location: on-site 90 Eglinton Ave E., with opportunity            for hybrid after probationary period

·       Salary range $50,000-$55,000 per year (salary negotiable                and commensurate with experience)

·       Benefits;

·       Extended health care

·       Paid time off

·       On-site parking and near subway

Application deadline: 2025-02-26

Expected start date: 2025-03-10