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Articling Student

@ Starkman & Zhang Lawyers

Markham, Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

Starkman & Zhang Lawyers is hiring a full-time articling student for its trial-focused litigation practice in Markham, Ontario. The student drafts pleadings, motions and factums, researches active matters, and attends hearings, discoveries, mediations and trials alongside senior litigators. A strong academic record and interest in advocacy are required.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft pleadings, motions and factums on real files
  • Conduct legal research on active matters
  • Attend court hearings, discoveries, mediations and trials
  • Work directly with senior litigators

Requirements summary:

  • Strong academic record
  • Genuine interest in advocacy
  • Moot court or clinical experience preferred
  • Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Italian or Russian preferred

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Employer posting date
2026-07-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-26
Source record updated
2026-10-26

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentLegal & compliance
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesMandarin, Cantonese, French, Italian, Russian

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Job description

Articling position at Starkman & Zhang Lawyers, a trial-focused litigation firm in Markham, ON. Students draft pleadings, motions and factums on real files, conduct legal research on active matters, attend court hearings, discoveries, mediations and trials, and work directly with senior litigators with 30+ years of courtroom experience. Strong academic record and genuine interest in advocacy required. Moot court or clinical experience and Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Italian, or Russian language skills preferred.

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