Law Clerk

Full job description

Company Description

Taylor and Mergui is among Toronto’s premier personal injury firms, advocating for our valued clients’ fair compensation and wellbeing. We are looking for an experienced Personal Injury Law Clerk to join our team.

Role and Responsibilities

Provide Lawyer with regular updates on the status of files;

Name & file various documents in Filevine on a daily basis;

File court documents using online portal;

Draft various correspondence on a daily basis to all parties including but not limited to: letters to adjuster, letters to counsel, letters to clients, etc.;

Provide updates for OHIP Subrogation on Slip and Fall/Trip and Fall files;

Meet with clients to sign various documents;

Request plate search, driver’s license search and corporate search;

Draft various pleadings including: Trial Records, Notice of Examinations for Discovery, Discovery Plan, etc.;

Draft Medical Legal Retainer Letters to Assessment Centres including: House Keeping Assessment, Orthopedic Assessment, Chronic Pain Assessment, etc.);

Assist in preparation for LAT hearings and Trial;

Ensure Full and Final Releases from all parties contributing to settlement are received;

Review Affidavit of Documents;

Follow up with settlement documents;

Assign tasks to Junior Lawyers;

Manage Lawyer’s calendars; and

Assist Lawyer in any other requests as required.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

2-3 Years experience;

Law Clerk and/or Paralegal Diploma;

Experience with Filevine, Monday and PCLaw is considered an asset; and

Experience working in an office environment considered an asset.

Preferred Skills

Ability to work under pressure and multi-task in a fast paced environment;

Very organized with excellent time management skills;

High attention to detail;

Computer savvy and a strong ability to learn new skills quickly;

Work well independently as well as part of a team;

Punctual, reliable and responsible;

Excellent interpersonal skills;

Effective communication skills; and

Strong work ethic.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,376.53 per year

Work Location: In person