Job Description

Job Title: Law Clerk

Location: Etobicoke, Ontario

Report To: Team Leader

Job Summary:

This is

not

an administrative or secretarial position. The Law Clerk is primarily responsible for analyzing documents and information and generating a summary of the information and analysis. The Clerk will be working on insurance defence files, including tort and accident benefit matters. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, is detail-oriented, organized, and possesses strong writing skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze and summarize documents and files Prepare and review affidavits of documents Follow-up correspondence and updating of undertakings charts Preparation of pleadings Draft statements of issues Follow protocols for billing in firm software and maintaining client records Assist with preparation for trial or hearings

Skills and Specifications

Preference will be given to Applicants with experience reviewing and analyzing productions (particularly medical documents) in personal injury, either plaintiff or defence. Previous experience on files where catastrophic impairment is in issue is considered an asset. Must be able to work well independently with little supervision as well as see the benefits of being part of a team. Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Meeting of tight timelines. Strong critical thinking and analysis. Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive information

Education and Qualifications

Post-secondary education Completion of a Law Clerk or Paralegal program is an asset Computer literate, with strong skills in the use of MS Office, e-mail, and the internet.

Work from Home

Work from Home commences after a successful completion of a 3 month probation. The schedule is alternating weeks from working 4 days in office and 3 days in office.

Please send your resume, cover letter, references, and writing sample, if available.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies, please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Work from home
Experience:

Paralegals, Legal Assistants & Law Clerks: 1 year (required) Law Clerk: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person