Law Clerk - Insurance Defence

Flaherty McCarthy LLP; Markham; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flaherty McCarthy LLP is seeking a Law Clerk with a minimum of 2 years of experience in litigation, preferably in insurance defence or personal injury. You will handle tort and accident benefit matters, brief and summarize documents, prepare affidavits, pleadings, and assist with trial or hearing preparations.

We offer an inclusive workplace and accommodations on request during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of law clerk experience in litigation.
• Experience in insurance defence or personal injury is preferred.
• Salary range 55,000–75,000 CAD plus bonus.

Responsibilities

• Brief and summarize documents and files.
• Prepare and review affidavits of documents.
• Follow-up correspondence and updating of undertakings charts.
• Preparation of pleadings.
• Attend and assist with preparation for trial or hearings.

Skills

Document summarization

Litigation experience

Education

Law Clerk or Paralegal program

Job description

We are seeking a Law Clerk with a minimum of 2 years experience in litigation, preferably in insurance defence or personal injury, to join our team. You will be working on both tort and accident benefit matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Brief and summarize documents and files
• Prepare and review affidavits of documents
• Follow-up correspondence and updating of undertakings charts
• Preparation of pleadings
• Attend and assist with preparation for trial or hearings

Education and Qualifications

• Completion of a Law Clerk or Paralegal program is an asset
• RRSP matching program
• Salary $55,000 - $75,000 commensurate to experience, plus bonus

Flaherty McCarthy LLP welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates throughout the recruitment and assessment process.