Insurance Defence Litigation Law Clerk

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Stieber Berlach LLP in Ontario is seeking an experienced Insurance Defence Litigation Law Clerk to join a collaborative team. You will work with experienced lawyers on a range of complex matters in a firm that values work-life balance and professional growth.

A hybrid work model and competitive compensation are offered. The role requires at least five years of insurance defence experience, strong knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, excellent communication and organizational

Qualifications

• 5+ years of law clerk experience in insurance defence or civil litigation.
• Strong understanding of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with claims analysis and litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing file materials and assisting in drafting assessments.
• Organizing and managing files, including indexing and document productions.
• Supporting lawyers with drafting pleadings, motions, and trial materials.
• Summarizing transcripts of examinations for discovery and assembling responses.
• Corresponding with counsel to ensure productions are received.
• Providing support on matters related to professional negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, and slip-and-falls.
• Acting as liaison between client and lawyer for day-to-day matters.
• Maintaining knowledge of firm policies and filing procedures.
• Docketing time and billing.
• Involvement in claims analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Client-lawyer liaison

Job description

Insurance Defence Litigation Law Clerk

Are you an experienced Insurance Defence Litigation Law Clerk looking for your next opportunity with a firm that values both your expertise and your work-life balance? We’re currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity with a well-established and collaborative litigation team seeking a Law Clerk with a minimum of five years of insurance defence experience. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers on a diverse range of complex litigation matters while being part of a positive, respectful, and team-oriented environment. The firm offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, RRSP matching, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to professional growth. If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make an impact and be genuinely valued as part of the team, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: Up to $100K (Based on Experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing file materials and assisting in drafting assessments.
• Initiating the organization of and manages files or parts of files, including requesting, indexing and organizing documentary productions.
• Assisting the Firm’s lawyers with drafting pleadings, document production, drafting motions, mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs and preparing for hearings and trials and ensure that all parties are served.
• Reviewing and summarizing transcripts of examinations for discovery for undertakings, refusals and assembly of answers to undertakings.
• Corresponding with all counsel to ensure that all productions are received including liability productions from co‑defendants and damage productions from plaintiffs.
• Providing support on matters related to professional negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls claims.
• Ability to communicate effectively and act as liaison between the client and lawyer for day‑to‑day matters.
• Maintain knowledge and comply with the firm’s practice and file management policies and procedures
• Docket time and billings accordingly
• Involvement in the analysis of claims

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a law clerk in insurance defence or civil litigation.
• Strong understanding of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience with claims analysis and litigation involving professional negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, and slip and fall claims.

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