Legal Assistant / Law Clerk

Position Details

What You Will Do

To provide confidential administration and litigation support to in house counsel.

Drafting, revising, updating and preparing litigation documents, including 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 court and the LAT

Collecting answers to undertakings and organizing productions

Preparation of document briefs

Downloading electronic documents

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 and telephone conferences

Keeping track of file activity and diarizing limitation periods

Filing and making sure files are up to date

Preparation of Releases, Consents and Orders

Opening and closing legal files

Creating and updating contact information of plaintiff counsel, client, co- defendant, expert witnesses and court officers

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)

Ordering Supplies as needed

Preparation of quarterly accounts and expense tracking

Transcribe occasional dictation

Preparation for trials, pre-trials, mediations and LAT hearings

Open, sort and distribute mail

Minute taking and meeting preparation

Scheduling meetings

Assume additional duties for the legal department 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 interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work independently and prioritize work volume

Focused on detail, accuracy and grammar

Client focused

Results oriented

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Aptitude for learning

What’s In It For You

Competitive total compensation and benefits package

Annual shared success program based on performance

Annual merit increases based on performance

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a matching contribution component

Complimentary CAA Membership