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Working as a law clerk is an excellent way to break into the legal field without having to complete law school. Most clerks find roles with law firms, paralegals or in legal departments of corporations. Your day-to-day duties will vary based on your employer. But a lot of what you do will be in support of lawyers. You’ll draft documents, perform research, and assist with court cases. It can be a high-stress role, but if you have a passion for law, it’s a good career to consider.
Your job will take place in an office setting. You will spend a lot of your time working on a computer. But you will also meet with clients virtually, over the phone and in person. You will attend court when needed. Office hours can vary. Expect to work overtime hours on occasion. You will work under a lawyer and provide support to them.
Many law clerks ponder the decision to go to law school and become a lawyer. Those content to remain a law clerk typically specialize in a particular area of law such as family law, corporate, contracts, real estate or criminal law.
Law clerk salaries in Toronto have a large range. Depending on where you work you can make an average salary of about $55,000. But some more senior positions can come with a six-figure salary. Below is a breakdown of the salary scale in Toronto:
annual: $55,000
monthly: $4,583
weekly: $1,146
hourly: $28.65
lowest salary: $40,500 per year
average salary: $55,000 per year
highest salary: $111,500 per year
junior salary: $40,500-$51,600 per year
intermediate salary: $45,700-$65,100 per year
senior salary: $65,000-$111,500 per year
Law clerks play an important role in supporting lawyers with their casework. You will prepare documents and carry out a variety of administrative tasks related to active cases. Here are your top responsibilities:
Law clerks can find many types of roles outside of law firms. It is also common to work for paralegals, corporations, real estate firms and with the government. There are also some roles available within the court system at the city, provincial, and federal levels.
Law clerks need a strong understanding of the law and the education to back this up. You will need to work well in high-pressure situations. Here are the main skills you will need to have success in this role:
Law clerk positions require you to have completed a college law clerk program or have a bachelor’s degree in law. Previous experience working in law is preferred.