Job Description

Job Title: Insurance Defence Law ClerkJob #: 16645Job Type: Full time, permanent Location: TorontoSalary: $75,000Benefits: Excellent benefitsRemote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility after trainingClient ProfileOur client, a regional prominent Ontario law firm is currently looking for an Insurance Defence Law Clerk. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.- Regional multi-service law firm known for their top-levelexpertise in litigation & advocacy, real estate and business law.- Recognized as in the Top 10 Ontario Regional Law Firm by Canadian Lawyer Magazine.- Office space conveniently located in Toronto\'s Financial District!Duties and Responsibilities:- Provide administrative legal support to lawyers;- Maintain an effective bring-forward system;- Transcribe, prepare, and revise legal documents, contracts, and correspondence;- Open/close/maintain legal files;- Draft basic court documents, such as Notices of Intent to Defend, Motion Confirmations and consent Dismissal Orders;- Schedule examinations for discovery, motions and mediations;- Communicate professionally with clients and court representatives;- Assist with docketing, timesheets, and coordinate billing cycle;- Coordinate business travel accommodations; and- Other duties as needed.Requirements:- Legal Assistant Certificate or Law Clerk diploma froman accredited institution;- 5+ years\' experience as a Law Clerk in an Insurance Defence role;- Solid knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of the Small Claims Court;- Ability to work well in a team as well as with minimum supervision when required;- Proficiency with Microsoft Office(Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint) and DMS; and- Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.

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