Law Clerk

At Legate Injury Lawyers you will be working with a forward-thinking progressive-minded team. You will be challenged, you will be well-compensated, and you will be one of the first Londoners to be paid a full-time wage while working a modified four-day workweek (after your probationary/training period is completed). With a health benefits package from Canada Life, paired with a staff bonus structure and transportation allowance, we are offering the complete employment package – a full-time career in a challenging field, a well-rounded compensation package, and an opportunity to grow as a professional working with experienced, collegial, well-respected clerks and lawyers alike.

Job Description

We are seeking an Experienced Law Clerk to join our firm on a full-time, permanent basis. This position will be responsible for providing legal support in our fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented, organized individual with a working knowledge of personal injury litigation and an interest in continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Opening new files and drafting retainer packages.
2. Scheduling meetings and phone calls with clients, witnesses, and counsel.
3. Drafting outgoing correspondence, including letters to counsel, clients, and records requests.
4. Processing all incoming mail and records.
5. Preparing briefs to experts and clients.
6. Active participation in team meetings.
7. Maintaining file organization, including a bring-forward system, calendars, and electronic filing.
8. Chronology production.
9. Contacting and retaining experts.
10. Serving Statements of Claim, Jury Notices, and Summons to Witness.
11. Trial preparation tasks, including preparing exhibit briefs and managing trial boxes.

The Right Candidate Will Possess:

1. A Law Clerk diploma.
2. 4+ years of experience.
3. Experience with PrimaFact and Clio (not required, only an advantage).
4. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
5. Ability to work productively in a time-sensitive and fast-paced environment.
6. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.

Covid-19 vaccination required.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to dsoares@legatelaw.ca