Medical Malpractice Law Clerk

• Draft legal pleadings (e.g., Statements of Claim, Notices of Motion), affidavits, motions, and correspondence.
• Prepare and edit court documents, trial records, pre-trial and mediation materials.
• Prepare for Examinations for Discovery
• Draft or revise legal correspondence with clients, counsel, and experts.

• Manage files and limitation dates.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic file documents.

• Request, obtain, organize, review, and summarize medical records and expert reports.
• Prepare medical chronologies and briefs to assist lawyers in understanding the medical issues.

• Communicate professionally with clients to answer inquiries and gather information.
• Coordinate with medical professionals, experts, counsel, insurers, and third parties.
• Assist in scheduling discoveries, mediations and other procedural events.

• File and serve documents according to Ontario court procedures (e.g., e-filing, CaseLines).
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, briefs, and organization of evidence.
• Provide support for hearings, mediations, and trials.

• Completion of a recognized Law Clerk Diploma

• 5+ years supporting medical malpractice

• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and civil litigation process.
• Legal software or experience with (e.g., TimeMatters, PC Law, Primafact, ACL, CaseLines) and MS Office. Computer savvy.
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Professional communication skills with clients and team members.
• Discretion and ability to handle sensitive medical and legal information.

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