Medical Defence Law Clerk
Gowling WLG View all jobs
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist with intake of new matters and associated tasks;
- Liaise with client, physicians, experts, opposing counsel and 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 medical chronologies, expert materials, court documents, correspondence and memoranda to meet the requirements of the Court, the client, and the professionals;
- Organize, track and maintain documentation relevant to the files and proactively undertake follow-up as required;
- Assist the professionals in preparing for the various stages in the litigation process including Interlocutory Applications, Questioning, Trial and Appeal;
- Assist the professionals in preparing expert packages including electronic organization of documentation;
- Other duties as assigned.
- 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 the needs of the client and the needs of the legal professionals;
- 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.
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
- Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
- 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
- Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
- Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
- Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
- Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
- Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more