Job Overview
Bruder Springstead LLP is a thriving litigation boutique specializing in insurance defence/tort and Accident Perks. As a member of the team, you will be supporting one to two lawyers in the handling of insurance defence/tort matters. This is a hybrid position where you will be responsible for the day-to-day file management and various clerking tasks.
Responsibilities
- opening and closing files/management of files/accounts
- preparation and drafting of correspondence and legal documents including but not limited to drafting notices of examinations, releases, notices of discontinuance, orders, consent, certificate of service
- ensuring all appropriate documents are served and filed with the court in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Scheduling
- implementing an effective diary system
- prioritization of tasks
- liaising with clients, court and opposing counsel
- briefing
- undertaking compliance
- drafting Affidavit of Documents
- summarizing productions (not typically required, but completed upon request)
Qualifications
- 1-year related insurance defence experience
- legal assistant/law clerk/paralegal certification or university degree
- working knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- excellent organizational skills
- ability to work in a paperless environment
- attention to detail with a desire to take initiative
- able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- knowledge of PC Law and Primafact would be preferred but not required.
Please submit your resume to:
[email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Work from home
Experience:
- Clerical experience: 1 year (required)
- Organizational skills: 1 year (required)
- legal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON
📌 Litigation Assistant/Clerk - Ins. Defence (Toronto)
🏢 Bruder Springstead
📍 Toronto