Personal Injury Law Clerk

TAG HR; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Personal Injury Law Clerk to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will communicate with various stakeholders, prepare legal documents, and maintain case files with precision. Your expertise in personal injury law and proficiency in Microsoft Office will be vital as you manage multiple priorities and ensure exceptional client service. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while contributing to a collaborative environment where your skills will make a significant impact. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about the legal field, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in personal injury law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent keyboarding skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with lawyers, clients, and other professionals regarding cases.
• Draft legal documents and assist lawyers with trial preparation.
• Maintain files and ensure they are complete and updated.

Skills

Personal Injury Law

Microsoft Office

Client Service Skills

Attention to Detail

English Language Proficiency

French Verbal Skills

Education

Legal Assistant/Law Clerk Diploma/Certificate

Tools

eCore

Dye & Durham

Corporations Canada Online Filing System

Job description

Personal Injury Clerk

Salary is based on experience

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated legal professional to join their team as a Personal Injury Law Clerk.

Duties

• Communicate with lawyers, team members, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects
• Prepare and receive correspondence with clients, counsel, experts, and other professionals
• Request, obtain, review, organize, analyze, and serve medical records and other productions
• Obtain, review, and organize damage information
• Arrange for the payment of invoices pertaining to the records requests made
• Schedule discoveries, mediation, and other pertinent events
• Maintain files and ensure the file is complete and updated using established firm programs and policies
• As necessary and appropriate, communicate with medical personnel and others involved in the patient’s care
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions, affidavits, affidavit of documents, and trial records; file motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures
• Where appropriate, prepare medical chronologies
• Assist lawyers with trial preparation
• Record billable hours spent on specific cases
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in personal injury law
• Experience in an office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook with excellent keyboarding and grammar skills.
• The ability and desire to work independently and seamlessly transition through a variety of different initiatives and timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while being well organized and thorough with great attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Excellent command of the English language is essential.
• French verbal skills would be considered an asset.
• Legal Assistant/Law Clerk diploma/certificate an asset.
• Working knowledge of (i) applicable statutes (OBCA, CBCA, etc.) and business name and registration processes and statutes; (ii) maintenance of corporate records including minute books and regulatory filings an asset.
• Knowledge of eCore, Dye & Durham and Corporations Canada online filing system an asset.