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Insurance Defence Law Clerk

  • Markham, ON
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Oct 15, 2026
  • 1 position

$80,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available

Job summary

Organize and maintain litigation files, prepare litigation and discovery documents, summarize examination transcripts, and manage undertakings, electronic data, and trial preparation. Support the overall management of the insurance defence litigation practice.

Job details

Insurance Defence Law Clerk Some litigation practices move at a steady pace. Others are growing, evolving, and building something exciting — and Our Client is looking for an experienced Insurance Defence Law Clerk to be part of that journey. With at least 4 years of relevant litigation experience, you’ll bring the knowledge, initiative, and organizational skills needed to support our expanding practice and play an important role in its continued success. This firm values sound judgment, attention to detail, and people who take pride in delivering excellent work. In return, you’ll join a team with real momentum, enjoy beautiful offices in a wonderful area, and benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work arrangement after your first six weeks. If you’re looking for an opportunity to put your experience to work, grow alongside an expanding firm, and be part of a team that values what you bring to the table, Our Client would love to hear from you. Apply now! Salary: Up to $80K (Based on Experience) Location: Markham, ON Key Responsibilities Organize and maintain litigation files. Prepare documents, pleadings, claims, motion materials, affidavits of documents, mediation materials, bills of costs, and pre-trial memoranda. Summarize transcripts of examinations for discovery and prepare lists of undertakings and refusals. Ensure compliance with undertakings given at discovery and organize and evaluate materials received in response to undertakings. Manage electronic data for discovery and trial. Prepare for trial. Assist in the overall management of the litigation practice. Qualifications Law Clerk certification. 4+ years of litigation clerking experience, preferably in insurance defence. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize. Strong investigative, fact-finding, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently. Excellent communication skills. Ability to process a high volume of documentation with excellent attention to detail. Efficient docketing and time management skills. Commitment to excellence and accuracy. Experience with Summation, Eclipse, and other industry-standard litigation support software is an asset. To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali, Manager – Law Clerk Division at zaheeda@cartelinc.com

What you’ll do

Organize and maintain litigation files, prepare litigation and discovery documents, summarize examination transcripts, and manage undertakings, electronic data, and trial preparation. Support the overall management of the insurance defence litigation practice.

Requirements

Requires Law Clerk certification and at least four years of litigation clerking experience, preferably in insurance defence. Candidates should have strong organizational, investigative, communication, and problem-solving skills, work independently, manage high volumes of documentation accurately, and be proficient with docketing and time management; experience with Summation, Eclipse, or similar software is an asset.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Arrangement

Listed skills

  • document preparation · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Litigation File Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Pleadings
  • Claims
  • Motion Materials
  • Affidavits of Documents
  • Mediation Materials
  • Bills of Costs
  • Pre-Trial Memoranda
  • Discovery Transcript Summarization
  • Undertakings and Refusals Management
  • Electronic Discovery and Trial Data Management
  • Trial Preparation
  • Organization
  • Fact-Finding and Problem-Solving
  • Time Management

Job areas

  • Legal
  • Administrative

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