Personal Injury Law Clerk – Guelph
McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP provides a full range of legal services in Southwestern Ontario. We offer an attractive work environment with support services and a full benefit package. Employees enjoy a fast-paced work environment and a supportive, collegial culture.
We have a great opportunity to hire an experienced, detail-oriented full-time Law Clerk to join a Personal Injury practice dedicated to helping individuals regain control of their lives after experiencing personal injuries.
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Management of matters from open to close: intake, retainers, directions;
- Communicating with clients, court staff, and other third parties by phone and email;
- Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents;
- Preparation of court filings, pleadings, and other litigation-related documents;
- Preparing and electronic filing of various court filings, pleadings, medical records, evidence, and other litigation-related documents using DMS (iManage and Primafact experience is an asset);
- Performing administrative duties: calendaring, bring forward management, tracking invoices;
- Understand and apply knowledge of The Rules of Civil Procedure.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the firm.
Our ideal candidate has:
- A diploma or certificate in Law Clerk Studies or related field.
- Previous experience working in a legal environment, preferably in personal injury law.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in legal research and document drafting.
- A compassionate and empathetic approach to client interaction.
- Knowledge of both accident benefits and tort claims
Salary is commensurate with skill level and years of experience.
If you are interested in joining our team as a Law Clerk, please submit your resume to Jennifer Graat. We look forward to reviewing your application!
While all submissions are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls.
All McKenzie Lake employees must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
McKenzie Lake LLP is actively committed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply. We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:
- Law Clerk: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
