Job Title: Insurance Defence Litigation Law Clerk

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Insurance Defence Litigation Law Clerk with over 5 years of experience to join a fast-paced Insurance Defence Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure and be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision. This role involves providing full clerical support to lawyers, while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring excellent service delivery to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review file materials and assist with drafting assessments.
• Organize and manage files, including requesting, indexing, and organizing documentary productions.
• Assist lawyers in drafting pleadings, document production, motions, mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs, and preparing for hearings and trials.
• Summarize discovery transcripts, manage undertakings and refusals, and prepare answers to undertakings.
• Coordinate with counsel to ensure receipt of all necessary productions, including liability and damage productions.
• Provide support on claims related to professional negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, and slip and fall cases.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and lawyers, facilitating day-to-day communication.
• Maintain knowledge and comply with practice and file management policies.
• Docket time and handle billings as required.
• Participate in the analysis of claims.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience as a law clerk in insurance defence litigation.
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Experience liaising with clients and handling sensitive legal matters.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Arrangement:

This position is currently hybrid. The first 6 weeks will be on-site full-time. After that period, hybrid work arrangements will be available if the firm's policy permits.

If youre an experienced law clerk looking for a new opportunity, please submit your application. We will review applications as they are received and will only contact candidates selected for an interview.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.