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Toronto | 5 + Years

Our client is seeking a law clerk with over 5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in handling various plaintiff and personal injury cases.

The firm offers a relaxed working environment and a competitive salary and benefits package.

While they embrace remote work on a part-time basis, they anticipate the new law clerk to begin with regular in-office presence for on boarding.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and draft a variety of legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, and contracts.
• Manage, organize and maintain case files, documents and database.
• Liaise with insurance adjusters on accident benefits cases
• Assist clients with coordinating treatment with service providers
• Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, medical professionals, adjusters and other parties via phone, email, and in-person meetings.
• Support attorneys in trial preparation and coordination of case activities such as discoveries, mediations and hearings.
• Draft pleadings
• Organize and maintain accurate inventory of plaintiff claims using case management database.
• Ensure timely filing of legal documentation.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
• Screen potential new clients for accurate intake of background information and identify potential conflicts.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Law Clerk Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a law clerk, preferably in plaintiff, personal injury and accident benefits.
• Ability to efficiently use legal software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Time Matters, and CaseLines for document preparation, management, and research.
• Proficiency in legal research tools like Canlii and Westlaw
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong collaborative attitude to work effectively in a team-based environment, assisting lawyers and colleagues as needed.
• Proven capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Dental Care
• Hybrid
• Company events
• Competitive salary

For more information or to submit your CV to kgauthier@zsa.ca reference #33818