Litigation Law Clerk

3 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Definity Careers Full time

What can you expect from this role?

  • General file handling and practice management for Civil Litigation Matters
  • Review documents and prepare summaries and applications.
  • Prepare and compile documents/briefs as assigned.
  • Prepare Affidavit of Records and other legal documents as assigned.
  • Arrange for service and filing of court documents and other duties as required.
  • Assist in file management, including organizing materials and assisting lawyers with preparations for questioning, mediations/JDR, and various other attendances.
  • Conduct conflict searches, open and close files, including assisting lawyers with file and limitation lists and tracking tasks with TeamConnect.
  • Independently manage assigned tasks, using effective time management and communication skills to help move matters to resolution through the litigation process.
  • Draft correspondence to clients, third parties, experts, etc.
  • All aspects of arranging Independent Medical Examinations including retaining experts and preparing medical briefs for experts
  • Assist lawyers with litigation management, including prioritizing of tasks and scheduling of client meetings, questionings, mediations/JDR etc.
  • Assist with office administrative tasks such as ordering supplies and attending to vendor payments.
  • Provide input into the procedures and practices.
  • Perform other duties as required of a Legal Clerk

What you bring to this role?

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal or equivalent for a litigation department/legal team practicing civil litigation in Alberta (ideally insurance defence or personal injury practice)
  • Knowledge of Alberta Court rules, practice directions and procedures
  • Strong document management skills with the ability to learn and utilize Definity's various software programs such as TeamConnect
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Outlook and all MS Office applications.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and execute tasks in a quality manner with strong turnaround time.
  • High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard privileged and confidential information.
  • Great attention to detail with proof reading skills
  • Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities.
  • Preference will be given to graduates of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma program.
  • Team player, adaptable to a changing environment

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