Intermediate Law Clerk - Insurance Defence

The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Firm health & dental benefits

RRSP matching program

FHSA employee program

Fitness benefit

Professional Development & Continuing

Job summary

Dolden Wallace Folick LLP is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to support insurance defence litigation. The role emphasizes attention to detail, proofreading, and superior client service.

Candidates should be able to manage high volumes of documents and thrive in a collaborative, hybrid Toronto office environment. The ideal candidate will have a Law Clerk diploma and 10+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defence, with strong organizational and communication skills to support

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Law Clerk program.
• Minimum of extensive litigation experience, preferably in insurance defence.
• Exceptional technical skills and demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office, Eclipse SE, Relativity, IManage and Elite 3E.

Responsibilities

• Manage high volumes of documents with accuracy and efficiency.
• Proofread and edit legal materials with strong grammar and punctuation.
• Provide superior client service and effective communication.
• Maintain organization and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with team members and work both independently and in a team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Organization

Communication

Self-starter

Client service

Deadline management

Teamwork

Office demeanor

Education

Law Clerk program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Eclipse SE

Relativity

IManage

Elite 3E

Job description

Canada’s National Specialty Insurance Firm

Dolden Wallace Folick LLP (“Dolden”) is a high performance law firm that practices insurance related litigation throughout Canada, with a focus on claims emanating from specialty lines of insurance. Our goal is to be the law firm of choice for insurers and their Canadian based litigation claims. Dolden has repeatedly been recognized as one of the top Insurance Defence firms in Canada, with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Toronto, Guelph and Halifax.

We are committed to encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work and for each partner, employee and client to feel included and respected.

We strive to attract, retain and promote employees who are the best at what they do and who reflect the diversity of the communities where we live and work, particularly for those who have been historically excluded from, and under-represented in, the practice of law.

We offer a dynamic, challenging and collaborative work environment that provides you with the opportunity to make decisions and influence results. If you are interested in making your mark and contributing to the overall success of our team, this is a perfect time to apply.

The Ideal Candidates Will Have

• Exceptional attention to detail and is adept at setting priorities
• Strong grammatical skills, including punctuation and proofreading
• Robust organizational and time management skills
• The aptitude to stay focused for long periods of time while dealing with high volumes of documents
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• The capability to be an energetic self-starter who initiates and anticipates needs
• A passion for providing superior client service
• The ability to creatively solve problems, make decisions, facilitate and manage deadlines
• The dexterity to remain calm under pressure
• The ability to work both independently and within a team
• The capacity to work full-time, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• The availability to work in the Toronto office a minimum of two (2) days per week

Qualifications

• A graduate from a recognized Law Clerk program
• In-depth knowledge of legal principles, practices and rules
• A minimum of ten (10) years litigation experience, preferably in insurance defence
• Exceptional technical skills and demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office, Eclipse SE, Relativity, IManage and Elite 3E

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package

• Firm paid extended health, dental, AD&D benefits
• Life & Disability insurance
• Paid sick and personal days
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP matching program
• FHSA employee program
• Fitness benefit The firm also offers:
• Professional Development & Continuing Education
• Firm mentoring programs
• A work life balance
• The opportunity to grow your career
• Firm Social events
• Employment service awards
• A flexible schedule
• A hybrid work environment