Law Clerk, Specialty Risk and Insurance Group - 5+ Years - Toronto (Hybrid)
Lerners LLP
With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners LLP provides a full range of legal services throughout Ontario. Lerners maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology. Lerners’ employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture. Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service.
Lerners is seeking a Law Clerk to support our Specialty Risk and Insurance practice group in the Toronto, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will have over 5 (five) years of experience working in a similar position. Experience in a plaintiff personal injury or class action practice will also be considered. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 (three) days in office or as required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Communicating with clients to obtain documents;
- Reviewing, summarizing and indexing records;
- Drafting pleadings, motions, affidavits of documents, status reports, etc.;
- Maintaining communication and updates with clients, including scheduling meetings and assisting with regular reporting to clients;
- Communicating with plaintiffs’ and co-defendants’ counsel to obtain appropriate productions;
- Managing large document file productions and medicals in Relativity;
- Ensuring files are prepared for Examinations for Discovery, including preparing of chronologies and/or medical summaries;
- Identifying appropriate experts, and retaining and communicating with them;
- Reviewing discovery transcripts and following up for and tracking undertakings
- Preparing for trial, including Pre-Trial, Trial, Pre-Hearing and Hearing preparation;
- Managing electronic hearings and trials;
- Maintaining the electronic Bring Forward database;
- Drafting closing documents including draft orders, consents, and releases
- Arranging surveillance
- Maintaining files
Qualifications:
- At least five (5) years of experience as a Law Clerk, with a preference for experience in Specialty Risk and Insurance and/or similar practice area requiring initiative and drive to move files forward;
- A driver’s licence and a car to travel to meetings with clients and court hearings as required;
- Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail;
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to work directly with institutional clients and their employees;
- A keen ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced team;
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines; and
- Significant experience using document management systems including RelativityOne and iManage to organize and analyze large document and data files for efficient use and presentation.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will receive a response.
Benefits of Working at Lerners:
Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding.
Our skilled Learning and Development team provides training and continued support to all firm members. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package:
Salary:
Commensurate with skill level and years of experience.
Benefits:
- Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
- LTD insurance
- Life insurance
- Parking/Transit reimbursement
- RRSP matching program
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program