Law Clerk, Plaintiff & Personal Injury - New Grad - 1+ Years (Hybrid)

With offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy and Kitchener, Lerners LLP provides a full range of legal services throughout Ontario. Lerners maintains an attractive work environment with excellent support services and state-of-the-art technology. Lerners' employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture. Our positions are best suited to individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of exceptional client service.

Lerners is seeking a Law Clerk to support the Plaintiff & Personal Injury practice group in the Toronto, Ontario office. The ideal candidate will be newly graduated or have 1-2 years of experience working in a similar position. This is a Hybrid position and requires a minimum of 3 days in office or as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• General management of PPI files including experience in handling of Accident Benefits from open to close including primary contact between team and client
• Information intake, conflict searches (colds calls/potential new clients)
• Preparing initial client documents (authorizations/directions etc.)
• Maintaining an effective BF system
• Scheduling appointments, conference calls etc.
• Arranging transportation/accommodation
• Paper and electronic file maintenance in DMS/PrimaFact
• Drafting correspondence
• Day-to-day dealings of the file
• Identifying, organizing and summarizing documentation and information required to advance files and identify issues
• Completing Applications and Case Conference Summaries for the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT)
• Retaining experts
• Serving client productions/medical documents to Tort and Accident Benefits Adjuster
• Preparing and Providing medical brief to various doctors/experts
• Exchange of documents with opposing counsel and experts
• Preparation of Discovery Plans and Affidavits of Documents
• Managing client productions and satisfying undertakings
• Preparing motion material, mediation material etc.
• Preparing Assessable and Non-assessable disbursement lists
• To obtaining witness information and statements
• Drafting Final Direction and closing documentation

Qualifications:

• Newly graduated or 1 year of experience working in Personal Injury Law
• Law Clerk diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of legal terminology and sources of legal procedures and statutes
• Experience/familiarity with the Statutory Accident Benefit Schedule (SABS) or the License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) would be an asset
• Experience working with Primafact
• Eligibility for membership in the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit an application including an updated resume and cover letter to our career portal. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will receive a response.

Benefits of Working at Lerners:

Working at Lerners is both challenging and rewarding.

Our skilled Learning and Development team provides training and continued support to all firm members. Lerners is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package:

Salary:

Commensurate with skill level and years of experience.

Benefits:

• Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
• LTD insurance
• Life insurance
• Parking/Transit reimbursement
• RRSP matching program
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program