Law Clerk

Diamond and Diamond personal injury lawyers have served clients across Ontario for 40 years practicing in personal injury law. Be a part of our dynamic team to help ensure each client receives the attention and receives the compensation they deserve!

The role of the Law Clerk consists of the following:

• File management from intake to trial
• Preparing correspondence, documentation, and reports
• Assisting with preparation for trial and hearings
• Coordinating and monitoring administrative functions to ensure work is completed accurately and within established time frames
• Preparing undertakings list, following-up on productions and undertakings
• Maintaining calendar and bring forwards
• Liase between clients and opposing counsel
• Preparing and typing court documents and pleadings
• Drafting Affidavits of Documents, Motions, Notices of Examination, Trial Records, Dismissal Orders
• Preparation of Medical Briefs
• Effectively track deadlines and timelines
• Additional office management and administrative tasks as required

To be considered for this opportunity you should have

• The ideal candidate should have at least 2-5 years’ experience working in personal injury law or insurance defence
• A Law Clerk Diploma from a recognized college

Skills and experience

• 1-5 years as a law clerk in personal injury/insurance defence
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court practice and procedures
• Excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills
• Superior analytical, organizational and prioritization abilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong technical skills and proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining superb organizational skills
• Ability to deal effectively and pleasantly at all times with colleagues, clients and 3rd parties
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable, with an excellent attendance history
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Willing to assume full ownership over all assigned work

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate

• Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

• legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)
• personal injury law: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person