Law Clerk (Insurance Defence)

Recruiting in Motion; Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario in Toronto is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to support its insurance defence litigation practice. The role requires independent management of complex files, meticulous document handling, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

The position offers a hybrid work model (2 days in office per week) and a 35-hour workweek, with emphasis on organization, client communication, and teamwork to ensure efficient case progression.

Formación

• Minimum 10 years of litigation law clerk experience, including direct experience in insurance defence (mandatory).
• Graduate of an accredited or recognized Law Clerk program.
• Thorough knowledge of litigation procedures, legal documentation and applicable rules.

Responsabilidades

• Independently organize and oversee a demanding workload involving significant volumes of legal documentation and deadlines.
• Proofread and edit documents with strong grammar and punctuation.
• Meet deadlines, assess priorities, and adapt to changing demands.
• Take ownership of tasks with minimal direction and maintain professional client communication.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Communication

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Team player

Educación

Law Clerk program graduate

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Eclipse SE

Relativity

iManage

Elite 3E

Descripción del empleo

Law Clerk – Insurance Defence Litigation

Location: Downtown Toronto

Work Model: Hybrid – 2 days in office per week

Employment Type: Full-time | 35 hours per week

Position Overview

An established legal organization is seeking an experienced Law Clerk to support its litigation practice in Toronto. The successful candidate will bring extensive insurance defence experience, a strong understanding of litigation processes, and the ability to independently manage complex files and competing deadlines. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who takes initiative, works well under pressure, and is committed to delivering high-quality legal support.

Experience & Technical Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of litigation law clerk experience, including direct experience in insurance defence (mandatory).
• Graduate of an accredited or recognized Law Clerk program.
• Thorough knowledge of litigation procedures, legal documentation and applicable rules.
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of legal software, ideally including Eclipse SE, Relativity, iManage and Elite 3E.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Ability to independently organize and oversee a demanding workload involving significant volumes of legal documentation.
• Strong proofreading and editing capabilities, with excellent command of grammar and punctuation.
• Confidence managing deadlines, assessing priorities and adapting to changing demands.
• A proactive approach to identifying what needs to be done and taking ownership without requiring constant direction.
• Sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication skills and a commitment to maintaining positive client relationships.
• Ability to contribute effectively in a team-oriented environment while managing individual responsibilities.
• Composure, flexibility and attention to detail in a deadline-driven setting.