Law Clerk - Insurance Defence

Gowling WLG; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gowling WLG has an Ottawa opening for a Law Clerk focused on Insurance Defence and Employment, Labour and Equality. You will perform confidential clerical work for professionals, manage files, and draft court documents.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a Law Clerk Diploma and experience with civil procedure, litigation terminology, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk Diploma (or related post-secondary education).
• Experience in Insurance Defence or Employment law would be considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure and litigation terminology.
• Knowledge of litigation management programs.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills; good keyboarding.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Firm members and clients.
• Capacity to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong written, oral and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and manages files and documentary productions, requests and indexes materials.
• Calculates litigation timelines and tracks deadlines.
• Liaises with clients and professionals; coordinates with experts.
• Drafts Court documents such as pleadings and affidavits.
• Reviews transcripts and prepares undertakings lists.
• Prepares charts, chronologies and summaries of evidence for discovery and trial.
• Provides litigation support before and during trials and hearings.
• Performs any other duties as required.

Skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork / independence

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Bilingualism (French/English) asset

Keyboarding skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Law Clerk Diploma (or related post-secondary education)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Gowling Wlg

At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.

About Gowling Wlg

At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.

We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths.

Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG.

PROFILE

Our Ottawa office is seeking a Law Clerk for our Professional liability and Specialized Practices department with a focus on Insurance Defence and Employment, Labour and Equalities. The successful candidate will perform full clerical work of a responsible and confidential nature for one or more professionals.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the organization of and manages files or parts of files, including requesting, indexing and organizing documentary productions;
• Calculates litigation time lines and ensures deadlines are met;
• Liaises with clients and professionals;
• Liaises with experts and prepares Expert Briefs;
• Drafts Court documents such as pleadings, Affidavits, Motion Records, Affidavits of Documents, Bills of Costs, Mediation Briefs, Pre-Trial Briefs, etc.;
• Reviews transcripts to summarize and prepares lists of undertakings;
• Follows up on answers to undertakings;
• Files and serves documents;
• Prepares charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence including medical records for use on discovery and trial; and
• Provides litigation support prior to and during trials and hearings, including organizing attendance of witnesses;
• Any other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Law Clerk Diploma (or related post-secondary education)
• Experience in Insurance Defence or Employment law would be considered a strong asset;
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, principals, processes and the Rules of Civil Procedure;
• Knowledge of Litigation management programs;
• Excellent software skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Good keyboarding skills are required;
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner;
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment;
• Strong written, oral and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to multi task within a fast paced environment;
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.

Benefits/Perks

Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
• Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
• 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
• Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
• Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
• Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

The starting range for this role is $55,000 - $65,000 Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant’s individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance.

Gowling WLG may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all screening, assessments, and selections are reviewed and completed by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.