Personal Injury Law Clerk - Ottawa, Canada - TAG HR

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    Are you a Law Clerk with experience in personal injury looking to join a relationship-focused, seasoned law firm and support lawyers in handling administrative tasks? This role is for you

    Our client, an established law firm in downtown Ottawa, is seeking a Personal Injury Law Clerk to join their growing team. If you have 5+ years of experience in the personal injury field, keep on reading

    About you

    To be considered, you should have:

    • 5+ years of work experience as a Personal Injury Law Clerk
    • Completion of a law clerk program or diploma
    • Strong working knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure (basic legal concepts, principles and terminology)
    • Expert knowledge in the areas of Tort and Accident Benefits
    • Experience in using Microsoft Office, Document Management Software, PCLaw, Ghost Practice and/or Soluno
    • The ability to work closely and in collaboration with lawyers, other clerks, and staff
    • Experience in working and reasoning independently on client files
    • Strong interpersonal skills to interact directly and professionally with counsel, legal professionals and clients
    • Strong time management skills (able to prioritize with minimal supervision) and organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, the ability to multi-task
    • Superior attention to detail

    About the role

    If hired, you will:

    • Able to manage matters from file opening to closing
    • Liaise and communicate with clients and opposing counsel in a professional manner
    • Prepare and draft motion records, Statements of Claim, pre-trial/mediation memos, pleadings, affidavits of documents, Bills of Cost, Trial records, Claims, and other required documents
    • Prepare for examinations for discovery, case conferences, mediations, motions, appeals pre-trial conferences, trials, mediations/arbitrations and other hearings
    • Manage administrative matters such as coordinating meetings, scheduling court appearances, processing correspondences with lawyers, clients and external professionals
    • Initiating the organization of and management of client files or parts of files – this will include managing electronic files through a document management system

    Perks & Benefits

    • A comprehensive benefits package, extended medical benefits,
    • Short- and long-term disability insurance
    • Firmwide team building activities & social events
    • Employee assistance program
    • Located near the Parliament Station and easily accessible by transit

    Not sure if you're the right fit or have questions about the role? Let's talk Connect with me on or email me at to get the conversation started.