Law Clerk II

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours: 35

Line Of Business: Legal

Pay Details: $55,400 - $83,000 CAD

Reporting to the Legal Office Supervisor/Senior Manager of Legal Support, assists the Lawyers handling P & C Insurance Legal Matters, representing TD Insurance or its Policyholders in civil litigation and no fault/accident benefits matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injury or property damage.

• Reviews and analyzes new file assignments, organizes file contents, and prepares summary memoranda of medical, investigation and all documentary productions received. Updates/posts in electronic systems all relevant work completed on a file.
• Prepares affidavit of documents for review by Lawyer and arranges and manages undertakings chart.
• Organizes and prepares files for discovery/questioning.
• Follows up on undertakings and production requests.
• Prepares document briefs for expert reviews and drafts motions.
• Other duties as instructed by the Lawyers, which may vary by jurisdiction.
• Remains current with developments in the law; understands medical, scientific, construction, product liability, engineering issues and defences involved with such cases.

Education
Paralegal/Law Clerk diploma/certificate from a recognized educational institution or equivalent work experience at a reputable law firm or legal department.

• 1-5 years paralegal/law clerk experience or equivalent.
• Background in insurance defence litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred), and/or General Litigation Experience.

• Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing.

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively with insured clients, claims representative and court/tribunal staff.
• Excellent legal drafting skills and eye for detail.
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work productively under pressure and deliver business results.
• Strong interpersonal & client service skills; professional and positive demeanour.
• Superior organization & priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
• Conceptual and creative problem-solving skills.

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