Law Clerk - Accident Benefits and Tort

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Company description

Up and coming boutique personal injury and employment law firm in Mississauga.

Job description

This position comes with a mixture of administrative, secretarial and technical responsibilities. The Law Clerk will be working directly with the lawyer on personal injury and employment law matters, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, long-term disability, accident benefits, and wrongful dismissal claims. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, is detail-oriented, organized, and possesses strong communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting lawyer in prosecuting civil litigation matters
• Assisting with new client screening and intake
• Regularly following up with clients, and answering their calls as needed
• Managing various aspects of SABS claims (i.e, OCF-1, OCF-3, LAT filings, etc.)
• Scheduling meetings and calls.
• Obtaining productions from clients and various third parties
• Preparing and reviewing affidavits of documents

• Answering undertakings
• Preparation of pleadings
• Managing various limitations and timelines
• Assisting with Court Filings
• Assisting with motions, mediations, and pre-trials
• Assisting with preparation for trial or hearings

Skills and Specifications

• Preference will be given to Applicants with 3+ years of experience in accident benefits and tort claims.
• Must be able to work well independently with little supervision as well as being a productive member of a team.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Meeting of tight timelines.
• Critical thinking and analysis.
• Show discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Showing sensitivity and empathy towards the firm’s injured clients
• Knowledge of SABS and Rules of Civil Procedure

Education and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education
• Completion of a Law Clerk or Paralegal program is an asset
• Computer literate, with strong skills in the use of MS Office, e-mail, and the internet. Knowledge and familiarity with legal accounting and file management systems an asset.

Please send your resume, cover letter, references, and writing sample, if available. We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies, please.

Expected start date: 2021-11-01

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Legal Assistant: 2 years (required)

Work remotely:

• No