Litigation paralegal Jobs in North York, ON

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Law Clerk to join one of our top clients in the Insurance industry! In this role, you will be instrumental in managing legal practices, supporting counsel through all stages of litigation, and ensuring clients receive exceptional service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong background in insurance defence, this role is for you.

PLEASE NOTE - This job posting is for the purpose of pipelining talent for an upcoming role.

Job Title - Law Clerk

Salary range - $74,800 - $91,400

35-hour workweek

Location - Toronto, ON

Advantages
Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more.

Annual Bonus component.

Responsibilities
Practice Management: Assist in the day-to-day management and organization of the legal practice.

Drafting: Draft pleadings, application materials, Letters of Instruction, and expert retainer materials.

Undertakings Management: Handle all facets related to undertakings. This includes preparing the initial undertaking chart, corresponding with counsel to request undertakings, reviewing received answers to ensure satisfaction, and drafting motion materials to compel answers when necessary.

Independent Examinations: Coordinate all aspects of arranging Independent Examinations, including retaining experts, preparing expert briefs, and corresponding with opposing counsel to arrange their client's attendance.

Document Review & Production: Review productions and provide counsel with pre-discovery lists of further documents or information to request. Manage production requests and prepare Affidavits of Records.

Summarization: Summarize complex document productions and other materials, including medical records.

Trial & Arbitration: Assist with comprehensive preparation for trials and arbitrations.

Technology Integration: Effectively utilize AI tools and software in your day-to-day work to optimize efficiency.

Qualifications
College diploma and/or university degree in a legal program (Paralegal, Law Clerk, Legal Office Administration), or any combination of equivalent education and experience.

Minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience in Insurance Defence Litigation, specifically working as a Law Clerk.

An excellent understanding of tort matters.

Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Strong document management skills with the ability to learn and utilize various software programs, including iManage, Citrix, ACL, Nuance, and the Microsoft Office suite.

Excellent communication, listening, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional attention to detail, sound proofreading, and strong drafting skills.

Ability to deal effectively and professionally with clients, counsel, insureds, and court officials.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative while maintaining a disciplined approach to work.

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and execute them in a quality manner with a fast turnaround.

An eagerness to learn and a strong desire to be a part of a unified, collaborative team.

Summary
If this role interests you, please apply on randstad.ca or you can email me at virangana.shah@randstad.ca

We appreciate all applications, however, only those who meet the requirements for this role will be contacted.

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