Our client is seeking an experienced Medical Defence Law Clerk to support a specialized health law and litigation practice. The successful candidate will bring strong civil litigation experience, sound judgment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a professional team setting.

Responsibilities:

- Assist with intake of new matters and associated tasks.

- Liaise with clients, experts, opposing counsel, internal team members, and external 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, chronologies, expert materials, court documents, correspondence, and memoranda to support file requirements and applicable legal processes.

- Organize, track and maintain documentation relevant to the files and proactively undertake follow-up as required.

- Assist legal professionals in preparing for various stages of the litigation process, including applications, questioning, trial, and appeal.

- Assist with the preparation and electronic organization of materials for review by external professionals and subject-matter experts.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:





- 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 client needs and shifting file priorities.

- 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.

- Understanding of medical terminology is an asset.

- Experience with eDiscovery is an asset.

If you are interested in this confidential opportunity, please submit your resume quoting JOB-5606.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

📌 Medical Defence Law Clerk (Calgary)
🏢 Klopp Richardsand Associates
📍 Calgary