Senior Litigation Law Clerk, Life/Health Litigation
The Co-operators
- Guelph, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare and draft correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings, affidavit of documents, motion records, pre-trial/mediation memos, cost outlines, bill of costs, subpoenas, summons to witness, consent and dismissal orders and document briefs.
- Ensure all appropriate documents and forms are served and filed with the court or statutory tribunals in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure or equivalent provincial rules and associated Court or tribunal forms.
- Liaise between counsel, external parties, and claims personnel as required to move matters forward proactively.
- Develop and maintain standard forms and templates. Summarize discovery notes, transcripts, and medical reports. Prepare and follow-up with requests for productions and undertakings.
- Arrange investigations/surveillance, including preparing various instruction letters to investigators.
- Arrange independent medical examinations, including drafting and preparing the medical briefs. Compile books of authorities/factums and assist with trial preparation.
- Support administrative tasks; opening and closing files and maintaining file organization throughout the life of a file, handling all incoming mail and courier, dicta-typing; filing (preparing reports for counsel as required, keeping counsel's calendar updated and updating internal databases, setting up meetings, requisitioning cheques, booking travel, preparing billing reports and status report to various internal departments).
- You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
- You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
- You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
- You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.
- You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant. Experience in the defence of life and disability claims is preferred.
- You have completed a Law Clerk program at a Community College or have equivalent work experience.
- You have expert knowledge of the law, practice and procedures involved within the field of specialization.
- You are proficient in the Rules of Civil Procedure and equivalent provincial rules and associated Court forms.
- You have excellent communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
- You have excellent computer skills including experience with Adobe, MS Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with legal document management and document assembly software.
- You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
- You will have direct contact with clients and service providers.
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
- Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
- A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
- Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
- In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.