Articling Student
2 weeks ago
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Starkman & Zhang Lawyers
Full-time
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Our articling positions are designed for students who want to learn litigation by doing it — not by watching from the sidelines. You will work on real files and appear alongside counsel in real proceedings.
What You'll Be Responsible For
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and factums on real files
• Conducting legal research on active litigation matters
• Attending court hearings, discoveries, mediations, and trials
• Assisting with trial preparation and evidence organization
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and courts What We're Looking For
• Strong academic record
• Genuine interest in advocacy and dispute resolution
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative on file work Preferred Qualifications
• Moot court or clinical experience
• Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Italian, or Russian language skills
• Prior legal work experience (law clerk, summer student, paralegal)
Location:
Markham, ON (Highway 7 & 404, free parking)
• Type: Full-time articling term
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and factums on real files
• Conducting legal research on active litigation matters
• Attending court hearings, discoveries, mediations, and trials
• Assisting with trial preparation and evidence organization
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and courts What We're Looking For
• Strong academic record
• Genuine interest in advocacy and dispute resolution
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative on file work Preferred Qualifications
• Moot court or clinical experience
• Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Italian, or Russian language skills
• Prior legal work experience (law clerk, summer student, paralegal)
Location:
Markham, ON (Highway 7 & 404, free parking)
• Type: Full-time articling term