Tort Law Clerk - Toronto, Canada - Lubman & Associates Prof. Corp

Description

Job Requirements

• Draft pleadings
• Statement of Claim, Affidavit of Documents, Trial Records, etc.
• Responsible for requesting all productions and undertakings and ensuring documentation is sent to insurance companies or counsel
• Responsible for scheduling any client meetings, telephone conferences, examinations for discovery, mediation, pretrial and trial
• Diarize deadlines and reminders in Outlook for lawyers for any filing that was required for legal documents, hearing or upcoming client meetings
• Maintain an ample filing system to ensure fast retrieval of client files and ensured that the files were updated at all times with the most recent documents and information
• Prepare assessable disbursements for settlements

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited legal assistant and or law clerk program required

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3+ years experience in dealing with Tort matters (plaintiff personal injury or insurance defense experience)

• Demonstrated experience providing administrative support in an environment with a broad variety of administrative and clerical functions
• Advanced familiarity with the _Rules of Civil Procedure_ and the _Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule_
• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while paying attention to detail
• Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in a teamoriented atmosphere
• Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and sound decision making skills to resolve problems and or escalate as appropriate
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment with mínimal supervision
• Demonstrated advanced writing skills to prepare legal correspondence and complete forms
• Ability to exercise good judgment when dealing with clients
• Positive and friendly demeanor
• Willing and positive towards learning, education, advancing skills and adapting to new responsibilities

Salary commensurate with experience.

• Lubman & Associates Professional Corporation Lawyers recognizes that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. This policy sets out the organization's position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruitment and promotion, giving guidance and encouragement to employees at all levels to act fairly and prevent discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, age, sexual orientation, mental or sensory disability or religion._

Work remotely

• No

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:

We are an essential service and are following all protocols and procedures laid out by our various government agencies and monitor the situation daily.

Experience:

• Tort matters (plaintiff personal injury or insurance def.): 3 years (required)

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Tort Clerk in Ontario: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Law Clerk or Paralegal Diploma/License (required)

Work Location:
In person