Personal Injury Law Clerk

TAG HR; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG HR is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Clerk based in Ottawa, Ontario. The role requires a legal professional with a minimum of 7 years in personal injury law, adept in communication and organization.

In this position, you will manage case files, draft legal documents, and liaise with medical personnel and clients. The ideal candidate is proficient in Microsoft Office and must have excellent command of the English language. French skills are an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in personal injury law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with excellent grammar skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with lawyers and clients regarding assigned cases.
• Prepare and review medical records and correspondence.
• Draft legal documents and assist with trial preparation.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Client service skills

English proficiency

French verbal skills

Education

Legal Assistant/Law Clerk diploma/certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

eCore

Dye & Durham

Corporations Canada online filing system

Job description

Personal Injury Clerk

$60,000 - $70,000 - 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.