Senior Law Clerk

W3Global Inc; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Brampton is seeking a Senior Law Clerk specializing in accident benefits and tort law. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in plaintiff personal injury law and demonstrate strong organizational and writing skills. This full-time role emphasizes file management and coordination of legal documents, requiring a proactive individual capable of working independently and in a team. Location is onsite in Brampton, offering a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in dealing with Tort matters.
• Advanced familiarity with Rules of Civil Procedure and Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• File management from intake to trial.
• Organizing and diarizing important limitations and deadlines.
• Coordinating the issuance and filing of court documents.

Skills

Advanced writing skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Technical skills with Primafact

Technical skills with Soluno

Technical skills with Adobe

Technical skills with Zoom

Education

Law Clerk diploma

Job description

Overview

Senior Law Clerk - Accident Benefits & Tort

Location : Brampton, ON

Job Type : Full-time

Full job description

Our client is seeking a law clerk with 5+ years of experience in Plaintiff personal injury to join their busy personal injury practice.

Our client is a plaintiff personal injury firm with an exciting and growing litigation practice in Brampton.

Responsibilities

• File management from intake to trial
• Organizing and diarizing important limitations and deadlines
• Coordinating the issuance, service, and filing of court and tribunal documents including motion records, Statement of Claim, pre-trial / mediation memos, pleadings, affidavits of documents, etc.
• Scheduling mediations, appointments, discoveries, Zoom meetings, and additional administrative duties as required
• Managing undertakings and refusals
• Production of files and documents, including preparation of Affidavit of Documents, summaries of productions and discovery briefs
• Experience with hyperlinking, bookmarking, and navigating through CaseLines
• Calendar management (scheduling examinations for discoveries, mediations etc.) and bring forwards
• Maintaining daily contact with clients in a professional manner

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in dealing with Tort matters (plaintiff personal injury or insurance defence experience)
• Advanced familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
• Demonstrates advanced writing skills to prepare legal correspondence and complete forms
• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while paying attention to detail
• Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and with a team
• Demonstrates ability to research / investigate issues and sound decision-making skills to resolve problems or escalate as appropriate
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Ability to exercise good judgment when dealing with clients and along with an ability to deal effectively and pleasantly with colleagues, clients and 3rd parties
• Strong technical skills including familiarity with Primafact, Soluno, Adobe and Zoom
• Law Clerk diploma is considered an asset
• Willing to assume full ownership over all assigned work
• Positive attitude towards learning, education, advancing skills and adapting to new responsibilities along with a willingness to take on additional administrative duties as required

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Work Location

In person