Diamond and Diamond personal injury lawyers have served clients across Ontario for 40 years practicing in personal injury law. Be a part of our dynamic team to help ensure each client receives the attention and receives the compensation they deserve!
The role of the Senior Law Clerk consists of the following:
- File management from intake to trial
- Preparing correspondence, documentation, and reports
- Assisting with preparation for trial and hearings
- Coordinating and monitoring administrative functions to ensure work is completed accurately and within established time frames
- Preparing undertakings list, following-up on productions and undertakings
- Maintaining calendar and bring forwards
- Liase between clients and opposing counsel
- Preparing and typing court documents and pleadings
- Drafting Affidavits of Documents, Motions, Notices of Examination, Trial Records, Dismissal Orders
- Preparation of Medical Briefs
- Effectively track deadlines and timelines
To be considered for this opportunity you should have:
- The ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 years’ experience working in personal injury law or insurance defence
- A Law Clerk Diploma from a recognized college
Skills and experience:
- 2-4 years as a law clerk in personal injury/insurance defence
- Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court practice and procedures
- Excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills
- Superior analytical, organizational and prioritization abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong technical skills and proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining superb organizational skills
- Ability to deal effectively and pleasantly at all times with colleagues, clients and 3rd parties
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Reliable, with an excellent attendance history
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
- Willing to assume full ownership over all assigned work
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North York, ON M2J 1R4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 2 years (preferred)
- personal injury law: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
