Senior Law Clerk
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
$55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- Pay
- $55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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!
Responsibilities
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
- 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
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage personal injury files from intake through trial, prepare correspondence, reports, pleadings, court documents, medical briefs, and trial materials. Coordinate administrative functions, communicate with clients and opposing counsel, track deadlines, and follow up on productions and undertakings.
Requirements
Requires plaintiff-side personal injury experience, a Law Clerk Diploma from a recognized college, and knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court practices. Candidates should have 2–4 years of relevant law clerk experience, strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Skills
- Personal Injury Law
- File Management
- Trial Preparation
- Court Document Preparation
- Legal Drafting
- Rules Of Civil Procedure
- Court Procedures
- Deadline Tracking
- Calendar Management
- Client Communication
- Correspondence Preparation
- Proofreading
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Time Management
- Organization
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Categories
- Legal
- Administrative
Keywords
- Personal Injury Law
- Plaintiff-Side Experience
- Insurance Defence
- Law Clerk Diploma
- Rules Of Civil Procedure
- Court Practice
- File Management
- Trial Preparation
- Hearings
- Pleadings
- Affidavits Of Documents
- Motions
- Notices Of Examination
- Trial Records
- Dismissal Orders
- Medical Briefs
- Undertakings
- Productions
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Deadline Tracking
- Calendar Management
- Client Communication
- Opposing Counsel