Legal Clerk-Legal Assistant - Contract (ECH-ON)

Position Details

We are looking for a Legal Assistant-Law Clerk to join our Legal team on a fixed-term contract basis with the contract end date of February .

What You Will Do

• To provide administrative and litigation support to in-house counsel
• Opening and closing files
• Preparing and filing litigation documents such as Notices of Examination, Affidavits of Service, Affidavits of Documents, Jury Notices, Motion Records, Notice to Defend, Statements of Defence, Trial Records, Responses to License Appeal Tribunal (“LAT”) Applications and LAT Case Conference Summaries
• Filing documents with the court and LAT
• Collecting answers to undertakings and organizing productions, preparation of document briefs and summarizing productions
• Arranging examinations for discovery, examinations under oath, mediations and defence medical examinations
• Preparation of medical briefs to send to medical experts
• Maintaining the lawyers’ schedules and diaries, including examinations for discovery, meetings, telephone conferences, etc.
• Keeping track of file activity, diarizing court and LAT ordered deadlines and diarizing limitation periods
• Filing and making sure files are up to date including creating and updating contact information of counsel, client and other contacts
• Preparation of Releases, Consents and Orders
• Communicating with adjusters on a regular basis to advise them about file status
• Ensuring privacy and confidentiality of records and communications
• Requesting cheques and paying respective party (i.e. Plaintiff for productions)
• Preparation of quarterly accounts and expense tracking
• Assisting counsel in the preparation for trials, pre-trials, mediations and LAT hearings
• Additional duties as required

Who You Are

• Minimum 2 to 5 years relevant working experience as a legal assistant and law clerk
• Previous experience in Insurance Defence and Accident Benefits environment is required
• Law Clerk’s Certification is an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure and the litigation process required
• Basic understanding of Statutory Accidents Benefits Schedule and dispute resolution process
• Highly organized with time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work volume
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, document management platforms and Case Center

Please note: Internal applicants are asked to formally express their interest by applying online no later than 10 business days of position being posted.