Law Clerk

Dyer Brown LLP is a long established and well-respected law firm with offices in London, Chatham and Toronto.

We have an exciting position available on a great team for a Law Clerk with 2 or more current continuous years of experience in litigation, preferably insurance defence. This role will support Lawyers in the Insurance Defence Group.

If this is something you might want to experience and be a part of, please tell us about yourself with a cover letter and resume.

To be successful in the role you will be familiar with all areas of file management from opening to trial.

The Law Clerk will be comfortable with scheduling and other administrative tasks including preparing medical summaries.

This is a hybrid remote role with a possibility of in office and work from home days, with lots of flexibility, which we will take into consideration based on your location.

We offer a competitive salary (based on experience), flexible hours, 35 hour work week, comprehensive group benefits that include RRSP match and Health Care Spending Account.

To be successful in this role:

· You will enjoy the challenge of the intricacies of the files as no two files are the same

· You pride yourself on your accuracy, excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and your ability to manage your time in an environment of change and competing priorities

· You value a document management system as a digital tool to help you manage your day to day workload

· You are equally comfortable working independently as you are a member of a great team

· You have experience or a desire to learn about the administration of the practice including drafting correspondence, dictation, scheduling (mediation, examination for discovery, phone calls etc), court filings (through an online portal), drafting documents etc.

• You will be proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook

• You have a clear understanding of civil litigation procedures and the Rules of Civil Procedure

• You have current and relevant experience in civil litigation or insurance defence

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Work from home

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Work from home

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• law clerk litigation/insurance defence: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON N6A 5A9