Accident Benefits Law Clerk
Job Description
Accident Benefits Law Clerk
Our Client, a well-established law firm, is looking for an experienced Accident Benefits Law Clerk with 4+ years in A/B Insurance Defence to join their highly respected team. With Our Client you’ll find a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. With a deep understanding of SABS and the Rules of Civil Procedure, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with skilled lawyers and make a real impact in delivering outstanding service to clients. Additionally, you can enjoy the flexibility of working independently, and with a hybrid structure, while being part of a team that is truly supportive. To top it all off the firm offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, perks, and more! If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can thrive and advance in your career, this is the role for you – apply now.
Salary: Up to $85K
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with drafting pleadings, LAT form sand motion materials
- Review and organize new file materials from client, and updated file materials
- Paperless/Hard Copy briefing of files and summarizing documents.
- Preparation of examinations for discovery, mediation, case conference, hearings, EUO’s. and appellate matters etc.
- Monitoring and reviewing productions and provide counsel with a pre-discovery (or pre-hearing), pre-case conference, post-case conference list of productions/documents/information to request from counsel.
- Update medical summaries and OCF-18 chart. (Treatment and Assessment Plan) chart
- All aspects of arranging, preparing briefs, hearing preparation including managing and scheduling expert witnesses for preparation sessions and hearing, liaising IME facilities etc.
- Maintain knowledge and comply with the firm’s practice and file management policies and procedures.
- Docket time and billings accordingly.
- Effective management of deadlines and priorities.
- Administrative duties, only as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum 4+ years experience of Accident Benefits in Insurance Defence.
- College Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks Ontario Certificate
- An understanding of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) and Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office, Kofax PDF, ProLaw.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines.
- Ability to process a high volume of documentation with excellent attention to detail.
- Flexible and dependable with ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Demonstrates discretion, sound judgment and diplomacy in dealing with confidential matters.
- Professional and team-oriented with strong interpersonal and client service skills.
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Law Clerk Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
