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Law Clerk - Insurance Defence
London, ON
Qualifications
Law clerk: 2 years (Required)
Full
Due to a retirement, we have an opening for an experienced Insurance Defence law clerk, working with one of our Partners.
Our firm is a long established and well-respected London law firm. We have successfully hired a number of individuals in the past year due to the addition of associates and as a result of growth from clients who trust our teams.
Our newer staff have told us we exceeded their expectations, they feel safe in being who they are in our laid-back environment that is also, comfortable, accepting, friendly and supportive.
Our retiring staff member has worked on our Partners' team for 15 years and would refer to him as social and friendly. He enjoys sharing the details of a case with his staff.
If this is something you might want to experience and be a part of, and you have 2 or more years' experience in litigation (particularly Insurance Defence) please
To be successful in the role you will be familiar with all areas of file management from opening to trial.
The law clerk will be comfortable with scheduling and other administrative tasks including preparing medical summaries.
This is a hybrid remote role with in office and work from home days and therefore requires you to be within commuting distance to downtown London - (50 km or less)
We offer a competitive salary (based on experience), flexible hours, 35 hour work week, comprehensive group benefits that include RRSP match and Health Care Spending Account?
To Be Successful In This Role
You will enjoy the challenge of the intricacies of the files as no two files are the same
You pride yourself on your accuracy, excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and your ability to manage your time in an environment of change and competing priorities
You value a document management system as a digital tool to help you manage your day to day workload
You are equally comfortable working independently as you are a member of a great team
You have experience or a desire to learn about the administration of the practice including drafting correspondence, dictation, scheduling (mediation, examination for discovery, phone calls etc), court filings (through an online portal), drafting documents etc.
You will be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
You have a clear understanding of civil litigation procedures and the Rules of Civil Procedure
You are within commuting distance of the office in downtown London
You have current and relevant experience in civil litigation or insurance defence
Benefits
Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Work from home and in office hybrid
Schedule
Monday to Friday
35 hour work week
Salary dependent upon experience
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s)
Currently living within 50 km of downtown London.
Experience
Two years current and relevant law clerk experience