Top Benefits
About the role
Insurance Defence Law Clerk
Step into a rewarding role as an Insurance Defence Law Clerk with Our Client, a prestigious Toronto firm. This firm is led by industry-leading professionals, offering an enriching environment for growth and learning. They provide excellent perks, a hybrid remote schedule (2 days in office), and benefits, ensuring you feel valued and supported. If you have a minimum of five years relevant experience and want to thrive in a place that combines professional excellence with a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere, then apply now!
Salary: Up to $85K+
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing file materials and assisting in drafting assessments.
- Initiating the organization of and manages files or parts of files, including requesting, indexing, and organizing documentary productions.
- Assisting the Firm’s lawyers with drafting pleadings, document production, drafting motions, mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs and preparing for hearings and trials and ensure that all parties are served.
- Reviewing and summarizing transcripts of examinations for discovery for undertakings, refusals, and assembly of answers to undertakings.
- Corresponding with all counsel to ensure that all productions are received including liability productions from co-defendants and damage productions from plaintiffs.
- Providing support on matters related to professional negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls claims.
- Ability to communicate effectively and act as liaison between the client and lawyer for day-to-day matters.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience working on Defence files
- Confidential nature with a professional attitude
- Works well independently and within a team
- Solid understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
About Cartel Inc.
When it comes to legal employment agencies in Toronto, there's a reason why Cartel is recognized as Toronto's most trusted authority in legal personnel. Situated at First Canadian Place, Marsha Meyers and her team have been providing professional personnel services to law firms and corporations throughout the Greater Toronto Area since 1975.
With over 40 years of experience in the field, Cartel is a household name in the legal industry. We are a regular participant and long-term supporter of TLOMA (The Law Office Management Association). We maintain a large database of the most qualified legal candidates in Toronto with a service that is professional, confidential and highly personalized. Our standing in the industry has enabled us to develop and maintain significant relationships over the years with the leading organizations in the legal community. We enjoy a high customer retention rate because our clients know that we take our responsibilities to them very seriously and that they can depend on us.
Our record speaks for itself but you don't have to take our word for it - just ask your friends, they'll tell you. Cartel.
*Cartel is also the recipient of Canadian Lawyers' 2018-19 Readers' Choice Legal Support Staffing Recruiters award.
Toronto's Most Trusted Authority in Legal Placement.
Top Benefits
About the role
Insurance Defence Law Clerk
Step into a rewarding role as an Insurance Defence Law Clerk with Our Client, a prestigious Toronto firm. This firm is led by industry-leading professionals, offering an enriching environment for growth and learning. They provide excellent perks, a hybrid remote schedule (2 days in office), and benefits, ensuring you feel valued and supported. If you have a minimum of five years relevant experience and want to thrive in a place that combines professional excellence with a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere, then apply now!
Salary: Up to $85K+
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing file materials and assisting in drafting assessments.
- Initiating the organization of and manages files or parts of files, including requesting, indexing, and organizing documentary productions.
- Assisting the Firm’s lawyers with drafting pleadings, document production, drafting motions, mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs and preparing for hearings and trials and ensure that all parties are served.
- Reviewing and summarizing transcripts of examinations for discovery for undertakings, refusals, and assembly of answers to undertakings.
- Corresponding with all counsel to ensure that all productions are received including liability productions from co-defendants and damage productions from plaintiffs.
- Providing support on matters related to professional negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls claims.
- Ability to communicate effectively and act as liaison between the client and lawyer for day-to-day matters.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience working on Defence files
- Confidential nature with a professional attitude
- Works well independently and within a team
- Solid understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
About Cartel Inc.
When it comes to legal employment agencies in Toronto, there's a reason why Cartel is recognized as Toronto's most trusted authority in legal personnel. Situated at First Canadian Place, Marsha Meyers and her team have been providing professional personnel services to law firms and corporations throughout the Greater Toronto Area since 1975.
With over 40 years of experience in the field, Cartel is a household name in the legal industry. We are a regular participant and long-term supporter of TLOMA (The Law Office Management Association). We maintain a large database of the most qualified legal candidates in Toronto with a service that is professional, confidential and highly personalized. Our standing in the industry has enabled us to develop and maintain significant relationships over the years with the leading organizations in the legal community. We enjoy a high customer retention rate because our clients know that we take our responsibilities to them very seriously and that they can depend on us.
Our record speaks for itself but you don't have to take our word for it - just ask your friends, they'll tell you. Cartel.
*Cartel is also the recipient of Canadian Lawyers' 2018-19 Readers' Choice Legal Support Staffing Recruiters award.
Toronto's Most Trusted Authority in Legal Placement.