E-Discovery Law Clerk – Insurance Litigation

Impact Recruitment has partnered with a highly esteemed downtown Toronto regional law firm to hire an E-Discovery Law Clerk/Paralegal to join their team! Keep reading to see if this sounds like the role you have been looking for.

About the Opportunity:
This is an amazing opportunity for an intermediate Law Clerk/Paralegal to join a highly credited full service Downtown Toronto law firm. The role involves supporting their insurance department. This is a full-time permanent position, Monday through Friday for someone who is detail oriented and able to work well both independently and within a team environment. The ideal candidate will be proficient in using E-Discovery tools and legal management and will have experience in project work regarding class action insurance.  

About the Position:
As an E-Discovery Law Clerk/Paralegal, your duties include:

• Reviewing file materials and assisting in drafting assessments.
• Initiating the organization of and managing files or parts of files, including requesting, indexing and organizing documentary productions.
• Assisting the Firm’s lawyers with drafting pleadings, document production, drafting motions, mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs and preparing for hearings and trials and ensure that all parties are served.
• Reviewing and summarizing transcripts of examinations for discovery for undertakings, refusals and assembly of answers to undertakings.
• Corresponding with all counsel to ensure that all productions are received including liability productions from co-defendants and damage productions from plaintiffs.
• Providing support on matters related to professional negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls claims.
• Ability to communicate effectively and act as liaison between the client and lawyer for day-to-day matters.
• Maintain knowledge and comply with the firm’s practice and file management policies and procedures.
• Docket time and billings accordingly.
• Involvement in the analysis of claims.

 Requirements:

• Completion of a recognized Law Clerk or Paralegal diploma/certificate program.
• Solid understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Proficient in using E-Discovery tools and legal document management systems. (iPro is an asset)
• Experience in professional negligence matters (product liability, motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls claim.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in claim analysis.
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision and using discretion when handling confidential information.
• Experience with docketing and billing practices, in accordance with firm policy.
• Ability to manage a large volume of documents and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer skills including experience with MS Word and Excel.
• The first 6 weeks of employment will be full time in office. After that point, the position will be hybrid with 3 days in office scheduled per week.

Compensation:

• Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 (based on experience)
• The first 6 weeks of employment will be full time in office. After that point, the position will be hybrid with 3 days in office scheduled per week.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.