Law Clerk (Health Law and Insurance) 5+ Years , Toronto (Hybrid) - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

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 Health Law and Insurance team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have over five (5) years of experience working in a similar position. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked several years in a Plaintiff Personal Injury practice and are interested in transitioning to a defence-oriented practice. The primary duties will include supporting lawyers in these practice areas, handling clerking work at all levels. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 2 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
• Assisting with regular reporting to clients
• Communicating with plaintiffs’ and co-defendants’ counsel to obtain appropriate productions
• Managing productions and medicals in Relativity
• Summarizing medicals into a medical chronology
• Analyzing and summarizing other productions
• 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 and managing client milestone reporting
• 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 preference for experience in Litigation in a practice area requiring initiative and drive to move files forward;
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• A keen ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced team
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Experience using Relativity, Document Management Systems would be an asset

How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal by January 16, 2023. Successful candidates can expect a response by January 23, 2023. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will receive a response.All Lerners employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.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/Home ergonomic equipment/Fitness membership reimbursement
• RRSP matching program
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Family Assistance Program

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