About the Company:
At Forge Recruitment, we are proud to partner with a highly respected, Toronto-based law firm focused on insurance law and employment law. With over 35 years of specialized expertise, this firm has grown to a dynamic team of 50+ professionals and is renowned for its dedication to advocating for clients across Canada---from Ontario to British Columbia, and everywhere in between.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Litigation Law Clerk with a passion for advocacy and a strong background in insurance litigation to join this growing legal team. Working closely with a team of experienced lawyers, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing long-term disability (LTD) insurance claim files from inception to resolution.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting and preparing legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, and motion records
- Managing litigation files and handling day-to-day file progression, including court filings and deadlines
- Liaising with clients, courts, medical professionals, and insurance companies
- Conducting legal research and summarizing medical records
- Scheduling examinations, discoveries, mediations, and hearings
Required Skills:
- 4+ years of experience working as a Litigation Law Clerk, ideally with exposure to insurance defence or plaintiff-side insurance law
- Excellent knowledge of Ontario civil litigation procedures, including Small Claims Court and Superior Court of Justice
- Experience managing LTD or other insurance-related files is a strong asset
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Empathy, professionalism, and the ability to provide compassionate service to clients navigating complex, personal legal matters
