Personal Injury Law Clerk / Senior Paralegal

TAG HR; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability (LTD)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TAG HR in Ottawa is seeking a Law Clerk or Senior Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice in downtown Ottawa. The role requires a highly organized professional with strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures who can manage files from initiation through resolution while supporting counsel with all aspects of the litigation process.

This hybrid position offers a salary between CAD 65,000 and 90,000 based on experience, with health, dental, life insurance, LTD, and an Employee

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Litigation or Personal Injury.
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and PCLaw.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Professional, reliable, and able to exercise sound judgment under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and manage litigation documents for matters before Ontario courts.
• Coordinate and schedule mediations, discoveries, motions, pre-trials, and trials.
• Manage court filings through online portals and case management systems.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines, and service requirements.
• Maintain organized physical and electronic file systems.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, docketing, and file progression.
• Coordinate client communications and meetings.
• Assist with administrative and accounting tasks, including file openings/closings.
• Provide additional litigation support as required.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

PCLaw

Job description

Law Clerk or Senior Paralegal
Location: Downtown Ottawa (Hybrid)
Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 (Based on Experience)

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Law Clerk or Paralegal to join a busy litigation practice in downtown Ottawa. This role requires a highly organized professional with strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures who can manage files from initiation through to resolution while supporting counsel with all aspects of the litigation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and manage litigation documentation, including Statements of Claim, Defences, Pleadings, Motion Records, Affidavits, Notices, and other court materials for matters before the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court, and Court of Appeal

• Coordinate and schedule mediations, discoveries, motions, pre-trials, and trial dates

• Manage court filings through the Online Submissions Portal and CaseLines

• Ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines, and service requirements

• Maintain organized and up-to-date physical and electronic file systems

• Manage calendars, deadlines, docketing, and file progression

• Coordinate client communications and meetings

• Assist with administrative and accounting-related tasks, including file opening and closing

• Provide additional administrative and litigation support as required

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Litigation or Personal Injury

• Strong working knowledge of Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat Pro, and PCLaw

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

• Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines

• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively

• Professional, reliable, and able to exercise sound judgment under pressure

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Compensation & Benefits

• Health, dental, life insurance, and LTD coverage

• Employee Assistance Program

Please note that only candidates whose experience closely aligns with the requirements will be contacted. Applications will also be considered for other suitable opportunities.