Law Clerk
What can you expect from this role?
- General file handling and practice management for Civil Litigation Matters
- Review documents and prepare summaries and applications.
- Prepare and compile documents/briefs as assigned.
- Prepare Affidavit of Records and other legal documents as assigned
- Assist in file management, including organizing materials and assisting lawyers with preparations for questioning, mediations/JDR, and various other attendances.
- Independently manage assigned tasks, using effective time management and communication skills to help move matters to resolution through the litigation process.
- Draft correspondence to clients, third parties, experts, etc.
- All aspects of arranging Independent Medical Examinations including retaining experts and preparing medical briefs for experts
- Work within a paperless environment
- Perform other duties as required of a Law Clerk/Paralegal
What you bring to this role?
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a paralegal or equivalent for a litigation department/legal team practicing civil litigation in Alberta (ideally insurance defence or personal injury practice)
- Knowledge of Alberta Rules of Court, practice directions and procedures
- Strong document management skills with the ability to learn and utilize Definity’s various software programs such as TeamConnect
- Demonstrated proficiency with Outlook and all MS Office applications.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and execute tasks in a quality manner with strong turnaround time.
- High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard privileged and confidential information
- Great attention to detail with proof reading skills
- Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities
- Team player, adaptable to a changing environment
Note: A successful background check and disciplinary action search is required for this position.
We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.
High degree of proficiency with English is required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.
Salary Range: $58,100 - $106,900
