Medical Defence Law Clerk

Gowling WLG • Calgary, AB

91d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Law Clerk to join our Medical Defence Law Clerk Team providing support to Professionals in this specialized area of health law. The successful candidate brings strong civil litigation experience, a proven ability to work in a team environment, and a genuine interest in medical defence.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma with preference being given for Paralegal/ Law Clerk Certification from a recognized post-secondary institution;
• A minimum of five years of litigation experience with a solid understanding of the steps in the civil litigation process;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, including the ability to take direction and receive mentoring from team members;
• Experience with and passion for mentoring and training is required;
• Ability to handle a heavy and varied workload;
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the client and the needs of the legal professionals;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent prioritization and organization skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Advanced problem solving skills and flexibility, including the ability to set priorities while dealing with conflicting and emerging priorities;
• Demonstrated commitment to a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion is required;

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of medical terminology is an asset;
• Experience with eDiscovery is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intake of new matters and associated tasks;
• Liaise with client, physicians, experts, opposing counsel and professionals as required;
• Review files, including the medical records, to understand nature of the case, evaluate steps to be taken and ensure critical deadlines are identified and met on an ongoing basis;
• Independently draft documentation including but not limited to medical chronologies, expert materials, court documents, correspondence and memoranda to meet the requirements of the Court, the client, and the professionals;
• Organize, track and maintain documentation relevant to the files and proactively undertake follow-up as required;
• Assist the professionals in preparing for the various stages in the litigation process including Interlocutory Applications, Questioning, Trial and Appeal;
• Assist the professionals in preparing expert packages including electronic organization of documentation;
• Other duties as assigned.

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