Position: Litigation Law Clerk
Location: Toronto (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time
Our client, prominent Toronto-based law firm specializing in litigation, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Law Clerkto join their dynamic team. This role plays a vital part in supporting the legal team and 3 lawyers. If you're a proactive, detail-oriented professional ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
-Manage and maintain lawyers' calendars, ensuring accurate tracking of upcoming events and deadlines
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Draft and send correspondence to counsel regarding productions, Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), motion dates, and undertakings
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Communicate with clients to provide file updates (as directed by lawyers), request documents, and coordinate payments for productions and transcripts
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Prepare and send retainer letters and correspondence to experts and investigators concerning IMEs, expert reports, and surveillance
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Draft correspondence to insured parties regarding productions, undertakings, and upcoming trial dates
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Prepare a variety of legal documents including: Affidavits of Documents (AODs); Motion Records (e.g., WAGG, Rule 30.10, production motions, solicitor removals, enforcement of settlements); Orders and Consents for dismissal; Cost outlines, Offers to Settle, Full and Final Releases; Undertaking charts, acknowledgement of expert duty forms; Summaries of productions and surveillance (as requested); Writs of seizure and sale; Trial documents and briefs; Summons to witness
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Organize and brief key legal materials, including AODs, undertakings, client documents, medical and expert briefs (liability and damages)
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Schedule motions, IMEs, and surveillance in accordance with legal procedures and timelines
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Conduct legal and investigative research including corporate searches, title searches, skip traces, and social media investigations
Qualifications:
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8+ years of experience working as a Law Clerk in a litigation and/or defense insurance setting
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Experience with docketing is a must
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Strong understanding of legal procedures, court rules, and documentation requirements
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Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
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Proficient in legal drafting and preparing a variety of litigation documents
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills for dealing with counsel, clients, and third parties
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Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
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Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on complex tasks
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Familiarity with court scheduling and filing procedures
To apply, please send your resume in Word format to Christina Cerra at christina.cerra@quantum.ca.
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