Law Clerk

Job summary

Support lawyers on health law matters, communicate with clients, prepare reports, and manage files. Draft pleadings and other court documents, assist with document production and discovery, and prepare for hearings and trials.

Job details

Our client is searching for a Law Clerk to join their dynamic group of lawyers, law clerks and legal support staff within their Health Law group. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a full service law firm that offers a hybrid work environment, a mentoring program, the opportunity to cultivate your skills while working on your career development, and a competitive compensation package. This is a full time opportunity located in Toronto ON. Summary of Responsibilities: Play a critical role in assisting our lawyers with matters relating to all aspects of health law You will prepare client reports and engage in direct client communications relating to ongoing matters In addition to being responsible for daily file management, you will assist the Firm’s lawyers with drafting pleadings, document production and the discovery process, drafting other court documents and preparing for hearings and trials Collaborate and contribute as an important member of the team and provide unwavering commitment to excellent client service Core Skills & Requirements: A minimum of 2 - 5 years’ experience in a law clerk role with a focus on litigation, preferably in health law, medical malpractice, and/or personal injury Strong knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure College Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks Ontario Certificate University degree is an asset Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Initiative and expertise to drive highly effective file management and seek direction when appropriate Highly organized with time management skills Knowledge of iManage, Intapp Time, AI tools, ACL, Relativity, Kofax PDF, Word, Excel and Outlook A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 - $115,000, depending on level of experience, region/location, and other factors.

What you’ll do

Support lawyers on health law matters, communicate with clients, prepare reports, and manage files. Draft pleadings and other court documents, assist with document production and discovery, and prepare for hearings and trials.

Requirements

Requires 2–5 years of law clerk experience, preferably in litigation involving health law, medical malpractice, or personal injury, and strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Applicants need a College Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks Ontario Certificate; a university degree is an asset, along with strong communication, organization, file management, and relevant software skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Mentoring Program
• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Health Law
• Litigation
• Medical Malpractice
• Personal Injury
• Rules Of Civil Procedure
• File Management
• Client Communication
• Drafting Pleadings
• Document Production
• Discovery
• Hearing And Trial Preparation
• Time Management
• Organization
• Client Service
• iManage
• Relativity

Job areas

• Legal

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