2+ yrs | Toronto

Our client, a dynamic and expanding Personal Injury Law practice is looking to add a Senior Law Clerk to join their team.  They are a collaborative and supportive group who is looking for someone who works well with a team, they offer competitive salary and benefits.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of a law clerk or paralegal certificate program and/or completion of ILCO courses and exams; and/or
• Bachelors degree; and,
• Minimum of 2 years of experience within a Personal Injury Law firm.

Required Skills and Knowledge Knowledge of Accident Benefit, Tort and Disability Claims

• Critical thinking, analysis, summarizing medicals and research skills
• Ability to read, interpret and draft legal documentation
• Superior interpersonal skills, with a strong client service orientation
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize independently
• Comprehension of Civil Litigation procedure and Statutory Accident Benefits Scheme
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PCLaw an asset
• A professional, responsive and positive work attitude is critical

Primary Responsibilities

• File review: detailed analysis of clinical records, file summaries, accurate account of disbursements and pays extreme attention to detail and deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Material requests: Medicals, police reports, searches, etc.
• Draft legal documents, including Affidavits of Documents, Statement of Claims
• Communicate and Interact with clients, insurance adjusters, health care providers and others as appropriate to gather and share information, etc.
• Present a positive and professional image of the firm at all times

For more information or to submit your resume to Kareyn Gauthier @ kgauthier@zsa.ca quoting reference #30906.