Law Clerk

Job Description

Law Clerk (Health Law and Dispute Resolution & Advocacy)

Location : London, ON

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and review legal documents, including hearing materials, submissions to regulators, professional discipline files, and governance documentation.
• Manage client files throughout their lifecycle, ensuring all documents are properly saved, filed, and organized.
• Conduct legal research on health law, administrative law, professional regulation, and dispute resolution topics as needed.
• Coordinate the collection, review, and organization of supporting documentation from clients and third parties.
• Assist in preparation for hearings, mediations, and regulatory proceedings by compiling case books, chronologies, and evidence summaries.
• Draft and prepare correspondence for lawyer review, including client communications, scheduling notices, and follow-ups.
• Implement and monitor a bring-forward system to ensure timely follow-up and tracking of deadlines and commitments.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve file management within the practice.
• Use judgment and knowledge of the file to suggest next steps or identify potential issues before they arise.
• Communicate professionally with clients, regulators, general counsel, opposing counsel, and third parties to gather information, confirm timelines, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Track time spent on files accurately and consistently.
• Assist with preparation of client invoices and related billing documentation as needed.

Qualifications

Tagged as : Dispute Resolution, Health Law, Law Clerk