Personal Injury Law Clerk
Job Description
Personal Injury Law Clerk
Our Client, a well established, fast-paced law firm, is seeking a Personal Injury Law Clerk to join their team of legal professionals. Focused on helping others, this firm is looking for someone passionate and hard-working to carry out the values of the firm. You can put your experience to the test with an interesting and dynamic caseload.With a friendly and collaborative company culture, you’ll feel supported, welcome, and cared for by your employer. The firm also offers amazing benefits, hybrid work model, other perks, and a competitive salary. Don’t let this amazing opportunity slip through your fingers – apply now!
Key Responsibilities
- General file handling and management (on Tort and Accident Benefits files)
- Preparation and drafting of correspondence and legal documents (including motion records, Statement of Claim, pre-trial/mediation memos, pleadings, affidavits of documents, etc.) for filing and service
- Managing undertakings and refusals
- Managing calendars (scheduling examinations for discoveries, mediations etc.)
- Daily communication with clients and third parties in a professional manner
- Mediation, Trial and Arbitration preparation
- Drafting and maintaining file summaries
- Detailed review of all medical documentation
- Work on all aspects of liability, financial and medical investigations required to present a consistent case in a straightforward manner
- Prepare for examinations for discovery, case conferences, mediations, and other insurance conferences, motions, appeals, pre-trial conferences, trials, and mediations/arbitrations and other hearings at the LAT, etc.
- Prepare cases for settlement negotiation
- Other related duties
Qualifications
- 4+ years relevant experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and interest in personal injury law
- Experience working in a fast pace environment running 100+ files
- Extensive knowledge of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS)
- Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure
- Critical thinker and creative problem solver
- Solution and client service oriented
- Tech savvy with proven commitment to efficiency and continuous learning
- Strong technical skills including Primafact, a DMS system, MS Suite
- Persuasive writer with ability to evaluate and assess issues
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Flexibility to occasionally work overtime
To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Law Clerk Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com