Our client is recruiting for a Law Clerk to join their Insurance and Tort Liability team. You will be a key member of a dynamic group of lawyers, law clerks and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Insurance and Tort Liability Group. This is a full time opportunity offering a hybrid work model with a firm that offers growth and development together with a positive and progressive culture.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• You will actively participate as a contributing member of the legal team to manage matters and provide excellent client service
• You will play a critical role in assisting our lawyers with matters related to professional negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls etc.
• Participate in daily file management, drafting pleadings, document production, the discovery process, drafting reports, preparing motions, mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs and preparing for hearings and trials
• Collaborate and contribute as an important member of the team and provide unwavering commitment to excellent client service

Core Experience and Skills:

• 3-5 years’ experience in law firm environment, preferably in litigation law clerk role(s)
• Experience in insurance defence litigation is an asset
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• College Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks Ontario Certificate
• University degree is an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent ability to take direction and work independently
• Highly organized with time management skills
• Knowledge of iManage, ACL, Relativity, Kofax PDF, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement