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Senior Litigation Paralegal

  • Brampton, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Charger Logistics Inc. is a world-class asset-based carrier with locations across North America. With over 20 years of experience providing the best logistics solutions, Charger Logistics has transformed into a world-class transport provider and continues to grow.

Charger Logistics is seeking an experienced Senior Law Clerk to join our in-house Legal Department. The employee will work closely with in-house counsel and outside counsel in managing and supporting the Canadian litigation portfolio, including commercial, transportation, insurance, personal-injury, employment and other corporate litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Manage day-to-day administration of the litigation portfolio from commencement through resolution.
    • Maintain complete files, case summaries, calendars, limitation periods and critical deadlines.
    • Track pleadings, documentary discovery, examinations for discovery, undertakings, mediations, motions, trials and settlements.
    • Under lawyer supervision, prepare first drafts of pleadings, affidavits, notices, correspondence, statements of defence, responding materials, motion materials and other litigation documents.
    • Assist with documentary discovery, affidavits of documents, undertakings/refusals and collection/review/production of company records.
    • Prepare chronologies, document summaries, exhibits, briefs and litigation binders and assist with filing/service.
    • Assist with investigation and management of transportation, personal-injury, property-damage and other claims.
    • Coordinate preservation and collection of driver, vehicle, maintenance, dispatch, telematics, video, accident and other operational evidence.
    • Review and summarize medical records, accident documentation and expert reports.
    • Serve as a central coordination point with external litigation firms, monitor deadlines and outstanding company requirements, assist with litigation budgets/outside counsel invoices, and coordinate witnesses, examinations, mediations, experts and trial preparation.
    • Prepare regular litigation reports/dashboards for in-house counsel and management.
  • Law Clerk diploma or paralegal credential from a recognized program; ILCO; LSO License membership an asset.
  • 5+ years of litigation experience as a paralegal, law clerk or litigation professional. Experience at a recognized litigation firm, insurer or corporate legal department preferred. Commercial litigation, insurance defence, personal-injury defence or transportation litigation experience is highly desirable.
  • Strong Ontario civil litigation knowledge, pleadings/discovery experience, drafting skills, deadline management and ability to manage numerous active matters are important.
  • Strong legal research and drafting skills with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, team work.
  • Familiarity with employment/labour tribunals  and cross-border or regulatory matters is an asset.
  • Industry knowledge in logistics, transportation, commercial finance/leasing, and real estate is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume, multi-file caseload while collaborating with internal stakeholders.
  • High attention to detail, sound judgment, and discretion.

Charger Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Charger Logistics does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

    • Competitive Salary
    • Healthcare Benefit Package
    • Career Growth
    • A stable and structured work environment, ideal for experienced law clerks looking for a balanced, well-organized workload.
    • Focus on internal legal matters and file support - no external client development or business-generation pressure.
    • The opportunity to apply your expertise across a genuinely varied litigation, enforcement, corporate, and regulatory caseload within a growing North American organization.
More about this job

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day administration of the litigation portfolio, including maintaining files, tracking deadlines, and preparing legal documentation. Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to support transportation, insurance, and corporate litigation matters.

Requirements

Requires a Law Clerk diploma or paralegal credential and at least 5 years of litigation experience. Strong knowledge of Ontario civil litigation and experience in insurance or transportation law is highly preferred.

Skills

  • Litigation management
  • Civil litigation
  • Documentary discovery
  • Legal research
  • Drafting pleadings
  • Case management
  • Insurance defence
  • Personal-injury defence
  • Transportation litigation
  • Deadline management
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Regulatory compliance

Benefits

  • Healthcare Benefit Package

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Categories

  • Legal
  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Administrative

Keywords

  • Litigation
  • Paralegal
  • Law Clerk
  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Insurance Defence
  • Personal-injury
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Ontario Civil Litigation
  • Pleadings
  • Discovery
  • Affidavits
  • Legal Research
  • Regulatory
  • Corporate Law
  • Case Management
  • Document Review
  • Evidence Management
  • ILCO
  • LSO

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