Senior Law Clerk

Job summary

Manage personal injury files from intake through to trial, including the preparation of court documents, pleadings, and medical briefs. Coordinate administrative functions and act as a liaison between clients and opposing counsel.

Job details

Our firm has served clients across Ontario for 40 years practicing in personal injury law. Be a part of our dynamic team to help ensure each client receives the attention and receives the compensation they deserve! The role of the Senior Law Clerk consists of the following: File management from intake to trial Preparing correspondence, documentation, and reports Assisting with preparation for trial and hearings Coordinating and monitoring administrative functions to ensure work is completed accurately and within established time frames Preparing undertakings list, following-up on productions and undertakings Maintaining calendar and bring forwards Liase between clients and opposing counsel Preparing and typing court documents and pleadings Drafting Affidavits of Documents, Motions, Notices of Examination, Trial Records, Dismissal Orders Preparation of Medical Briefs Effectively track deadlines and timelines Skills And Experience PI plaintiff experience is non-negotiable 2-4 years as a law clerk in personal injury/insurance defence Law Clerk Diploma from a recognized college Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court practice and procedures Excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills Superior analytical, organizational and prioritization abilities Strong technical skills and proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team Superior communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining superb organizational skills Ability to always deal effectively and pleasantly with colleagues, clients and 3rd parties Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks Strong attention to detail and accuracy Reliable, with an excellent attendance history Excellent interpersonal skills Willing to assume full ownership over all assigned work Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

What you’ll do

Manage personal injury files from intake through to trial, including the preparation of court documents, pleadings, and medical briefs. Coordinate administrative functions and act as a liaison between clients and opposing counsel.

Requirements

Requires a Law Clerk Diploma and 2-4 years of experience specifically in personal injury plaintiff or insurance defence law. Must possess strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and superior organizational and communication skills.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• File Management
• Legal Correspondence
• Trial Preparation
• Court Documents
• Pleadings
• Medical Briefs
• Rules of Civil Procedure
• Microsoft Office
• Outlook
• Time Management
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Proofreading
• Communication Skills
• Prioritization
• Interpersonal Skills

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative