Law Clerk

LAW CLERK

FULL-TIME (HYBRID)

OTTAWA, ON

Are you an experienced Law Clerk working in Insurance Defence, Litigation, or Personal Injury and looking to grow your career?

Are you looking to work in a well-established law firm with a great company culture and great growth opportunities?

Are you ready to make an immediate impact in a TOP law firm as a Law Clerk?

The Company

Our client is a leading Canadian law firm who takes great pride in their client experience. They are hiring for experienced and talented Insurance and Tort Liability Law Clerk to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.

As a member of their team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the legal industry's standout talent and collaborate across the Firm.

They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where your career aspirations are encouraged and recognized.

Company Perks and Rewards

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus
• RRSP matching
• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive benefits
• Wellness spending allowance
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vacation + Personal Days
• Fantastic growth opportunities

The Job

You will play a pivotal role in supporting the legal team in handling various aspects of insurance claims and tort liability cases.

You will be responsible for daily file management, including electronic organization, maintenance, and reporting on files.

Additionally, you will provide support on matters related to professional negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, among others.

As well as this, your main responsibilities may also include :

• Conducting legal research on insurance laws, regulations, and precedents relevant to tort liability cases.
• Assisting attorneys in drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and mediation briefs.
• Reviewing and summarizing legal documents, deposition transcripts, and other case-related materials.
• Preparing document production for the discovery process, including charts, chronologies, and summaries of documentary evidence.
• Assisting in the preparation of pre-trial briefs and preparing for hearings and trials.
• Acting as a liaison between lawyers and clients, as well as between lawyers and opposing counsel.
• Liaising with and retaining experts as necessary.
• Collaborating closely with the legal team and demonstrating unwavering commitment to excellence.

What you bring to the job :

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience as a Law clerk coming from Insurance Defence, Litigation, or Personal Injury
• College Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks Ontario Certificate
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Knowledge of iManage, ACL, Relativity, Kofax Power PDF, Word, Excel and Outlook
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement
• Strong, professional-level communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to organize time effectively and prioritize tasks
• Strong technical skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Ariella Permaul .

I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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