Law Clerk - Insurance Defence

Gowling WLG • Ottawa, ON

2d • CA$55,000 - CA$65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Ottawa office is seeking a Law Clerk for our Professional liability department with a focus on Insurance Defence. The successful candidate will perform full clerical work of a responsible and confidential nature for one or more professionals.

Requirements

• Law Clerk Diploma (or related post-secondary education) coupled with a minimum of five years’ experience, preferably in Insurance Defence;
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, principals, processes and the Rules of Civil Procedure;
• Knowledge of Litigation management programs;
• Excellent software skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Good keyboarding skills are required;
• Ability to communicate effectively with other Firm members, with the aptitude to take care of clients’ needs in a professional and courteous manner;
• Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment;
• Strong written, oral and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to multi task within a fast paced environment;

Nice To Haves

• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the organization of and manages files or parts of files, including requesting, indexing and organizing documentary productions;
• Calculates litigation time lines and ensures deadlines are met;
• Liaises with clients and professionals;
• Liaises with experts and prepares Expert Briefs;
• Drafts Court documents such as pleadings, Affidavits, Motion Records, Affidavits of Documents, Bills of Costs, Mediation Briefs, Pre-Trial Briefs, etc.;
• Reviews transcripts to summarize and prepares lists of undertakings;
• Follows up on answers to undertakings;
• Files and serves documents;
• Prepares charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence including medical records for use on discovery and trial;
• Provides litigation support prior to and during trials and hearings, including organizing attendance of witnesses;
• Any other duties as required.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
• Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
• 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
• Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
• Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
• Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree