Insurance Defence Law Clerk

Cartel Inc.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement after six veck

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Beautiful offices

Job summary

Cartel Inc. in Markham, ON seeks an experienced Insurance Defence Law Clerk to support our expanding litigation practice. With 4+ years of clerking experience, you will organize files, prepare pleadings, and assist with discovery and trial preparation.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement after an initial six-week period, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality work.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation clerking experience, preferably in insurance defence.
• Law Clerk certification required.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain litigation files.
• Prepare documents, pleadings, claims, motion materials, affidavits, mediation materials, bills of costs, and pre-trial memoranda.
• Summarize transcripts of examinations for discovery and prepare lists of undertakings and refusals.
• Ensure discovery undertakings are satisfied and organize materials accordingly.
• Manage electronic data for discovery and trial.
• Prepare for trial and assist in managing the litigation practice.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Ability to work independently

Time management

Education

Law Clerk certification

Tools

Summation

Eclipse

Job description

Some litigation practices move at a steady pace. Others are growing, evolving, and building something exciting — and Our Client is looking for an experienced Insurance Defence Law Clerk to be part of that journey.

With at least 4 years of relevant litigation experience, you’ll bring the knowledge, initiative, and organizational skills needed to support our expanding practice and play an important role in its continued success.

This firm values sound judgment, attention to detail, and people who take pride in delivering excellent work. In return, you’ll join a team with real momentum, enjoy beautiful offices in a wonderful area, and benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work arrangement after your first six weeks.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to put your experience to work, grow alongside an expanding firm, and be part of a team that values what you bring to the table, Our Client would love to hear from you.

Salary: Up to $80K (Based on Experience)

Location: Markham, ON

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain litigation files.
• Prepare documents, pleadings, claims, motion materials, affidavits of documents, mediation materials, bills of costs, and pre-trial memoranda.
• Summarize transcripts of examinations for discovery and prepare lists of undertakings and refusals.
• Ensure compliance with undertakings given at discovery and organize and evaluate materials received in response to undertakings.
• Manage electronic data for discovery and trial.
• Prepare for trial.
• Assist in the overall management of the litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk certification.
• 4+ years of litigation clerking experience, preferably in insurance defence.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong investigative, fact-finding, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to process a high volume of documentation with excellent attention to detail.
• Efficient docketing and time management skills.
• Commitment to excellence and accuracy.
• Experience with Summation, Eclipse, and other industry-standard litigation support software is an asset.

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