law clerk London
Job description
Dyer Brown LLP is a long established and well-respected insurance defence firm in London, established in 1974. We have successfully hired a number of individuals in the past year as a result of retirement and growth due to increased business from our clients who trust our teams.
Our newer staff have told us we exceeded their expectations, they feel safe in being who they are in our laid-back environment that is also, comfortable, accepting, friendly and supportive.
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.
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 in office and work from home days and therefore requires you to be within commuting distance to downtown London - (50 km or less)
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 are within commuting distance of the office in downtown London
- 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
Salary: $35,612.25-$65,107.98 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
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, ON N6A 5A9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- law clerk litigation/insurance defence: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON N6A 5A9
Application deadline: 2023-06-16
Expected start date: 2023-06-26
