Senior Law Clerk

Marberg Staffing Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance defense law firm in downtown Toronto is seeking a Senior Law Clerk. The role involves managing litigation files, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with procedures. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in personal injury law and strong technical skills in legal document management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10+ years of experience as a litigation law clerk.
• Personal Injury litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Affidavits of Documents and manage files.
• Assist in drafting pleadings and preparing for hearings.

Skills

Proficiency in Primafact

Docketing

MS Office Applications

Technical Proficiency

Strong Communication

Education

Post Secondary Diploma in Legal Administration

ILCO Certification

Tools

Primafact

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Law Clerk for insurance defence law firm client, downtown Toronto.

Job Type : Permanent full time.

Target Compensation : From $80K to $85K per annum, with some flexibility according to experience, plus benefits.

Regular Work Hours : FULL TIME HOURS; from 9 am to 5 pm including 1 hour lunch break, Monday to Friday (35.0 work hours per week).

Work Location : Hybrid - combination of 1 day remote-based and 4 days onsite at our client's downtown Toronto office, near TTC station. Onsite work expectations subject always to client business requirements, and may change according to client business need.

Responsibilities Summary :

• Prepare Affidavits of Documents.
• Maintain medical and other records in compliance with firm's file management policies and procedures.
• Review file materials and assist in drafting assessments.
• Manage files or parts of files, including requesting, indexing and organizing documentary productions.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, document production, drafting motions, mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs and preparing for hearings and trials.
• Review and summarize transcripts of examinations for discovery for undertakings, refusals and assembly of answers to undertakings.
• Act as liaison between the client and lawyer for day-to-day matters.
• Docket time and billings.
• Additional law clerk responsibilities as required.

Qualifications :

Education : Post Secondary Diploma in legal administration, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Professional Credentials : ILCO Certification preferred.

Preferred Work Experience : Minimum 7-10+ years of progressive experience as a litigation law clerk.

Preferred Sector Experience : Personal Injury litigation experience, with a focus on Insurance Defense. Will consider plaintiff personal injury experience, with strong docketing.

Technical and Language Skills Requirements :

• Proficiency in Primafact litigation document management software.
• Proficiency with docketing.
• Proficiency in common MSOffice applications, including Word, Outlook, Teams.
• General high level of technical proficiency and comfort with databases, online research, and commonly used documents and file management software applications.
• Strong data entry and typing skills.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, including advanced level business writing skills, excellent spelling, grammar, proofreading and syntax, and professional telephone manners.

Task-Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes :

• Demonstrated sound understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Punctual, responsible, and reliable. Demonstrated record of professional conduct and character.
• Focused and able to work effectively with minimal direction and supervision, to prioritize tasks effectively, and to manage volume targets and due dates.
• Pleasant and courteous. Demonstrated commitment to client service and professional representation of the organization.
• Proven ability to professionally handle confidential information and exercise good judgement in the interpretation and application of instructions and organization policy.
• Superior attention to detail, and organized, methodical approach to completion of tasks.
• Advanced organizational, coordinative and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively for self and others, meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively, and in an advisory capacity, and liaise effectively with a wide and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Requirements :

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
• Ability to work both remotely and onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
• Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of assignment responsibilities.
• Provision of certification of AODA and OHSA online training course completion prior to assignment start.
• Satisfactory Background Checks, Technical Skills Evaluations, and Employment References.

Application Notes :

We are actively screening applications for this opportunity and qualified candidates may be contacted same day as date of application.

We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that Marberg Staffing updates job posts regularly, and external job boards may not reflect these changes in a timely fashion. Please refer to https : / / marberg.com / career-portal for the most current information including salary range.

Please note that for this position, Marberg Staffing only accepts applications through Indeed.ca, LinkedIn and marberg.com.

Candidates are only contacted via official phone call, email, or LinkedIn message from Marberg Staffing. Please disregard any initial contact through other mediums such as text message.

Marberg is committed to supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity, to reflect the demographic profile of all Ontarians. Applications are encouraged from equity seeking groups including people of colour, Indigenous people, individuals with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S community.