Personal Injury Lawyer - Edmonton, Canada - Martin G. Schulz and Associates

Description

The Associate Litigation Lawyer will be working to support our Senior Counsel with the litigation steps taken throughout a personal injury claim and will be responsible for a wide range of legal work; including monitoring limitation deadlines, attending at Questionings, Judicial Dispute Resolutions, Court proceedings, completing legal research, and drafting various legal documents.

A key function of this role is to provide the highest level of client service and work with the rest of our team to achieve the best possible result for every client - we want to deliver unforgettable client experiences and be known for our commitment to incredible service.

• Track and manage Statement Of Claim filing and service limitation deadlines
• Perform Questionings, including reviewing and understanding client files to assist in preparation
• Prepare legal documents related to litigation and perform legal research related to client files
• Develop a complete understanding of the life of a client file and its various phases
• Understand and remain up to date on Rules of Court, industryrelated materials, and relevant changes
• Assess client files: complete research of case law, summarize medical documentation, contact clients to obtain additional information as needed, and quantify personal injury claims
• Complete liability investigations as necessary
• Prepare for JDR or ADR, including drafting of briefs
• Prepare for and attend at trial
• Assist Senior Associate Lawyers with any of the above functions as required
• Perform notary functions

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  Believe that all team members at a law firm make equally important contributions, and traditional law firm culture is old-fashioned and desperately out-of-date

• Are known for a positive and helpful attitude and excellent people skills
• Can demonstrate exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Are a proactive and visionary thinker with a resourceful work ethic and strong analytical skills
• Are committed to personal growth and continuous improvement you consider yourself a fast learner and love to develop and perfect new skills
• Are enthusiastic about office culture, and can easily build strong relationships internally and handle sensitive situations that require empathy, tact, and confidentiality
• Pride yourself on exceptional time management skills, and a high level of professionalism and discretion
• Have proven leadership skills in a fastpaced, high volume work environment
• Have a J.D. or LL.B from a recognized Canadian or international institution
• Have 4+ years applicable legal experience
• Are an active member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta

• Competitive salary
• 100% companyfunded health benefits (for you and your family)

• Paid time off

• Monday to Friday

• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Certificate of Standing (preferred)