Medical Defence Law Clerk

• Manage intake of new matters, including initial file set‑up, deadline tracking, and ongoing file maintenance
• Liaise professionally with clients, physicians, experts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders
• Review medical records and litigation materials to assess case issues, identify next steps, and ensure compliance with critical deadlines
• Independently prepare high‑quality documentation, including medical chronologies, correspondence, memoranda, expert materials, and court documents
• Organize, track, and maintain both physical and electronic file documentation, including expert packages and related exhibits
• Support professionals throughout all stages of the litigation process, including interlocutory applications, questioning, trial, and appeal
• Provide mentoring and training support to junior team members, as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma, with preference for Paralegal or Law Clerk Certification from a recognized post‑secondary institution
• Minimum five years of civil litigation experience, ideally in medical or professional liability defence
• Strong understanding of the civil litigation process
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and attention‑to‑detail skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and take direction
• Proven ability to manage a heavy and varied workload
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or training others

• Understanding of medical terminology
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms and processes

Klopp Richards & Associates