Law Clerk II

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Reporting to the Legal Office Supervisor of Legal Support, the Law Clerk provides litigation support to three Lawyers handling insurance-related legal matters on behalf of TD Insurance or its Policyholders.  These matters include civil litigation and no fault/accident benefits claims involving personal injury or property damage.

• →Reviews and analyzes new file assignments, organizes file materials, and prepares summary memoranda of medical records, investigation materials, and other documentary productions.  Records relevant work completed on each file in the applicable electronic systems.
• →Prepares affidavit of documents for lawyer review, prepares and maintains undertakings charts, and organizes files for discovery/questioning.
• →Follows up on outstanding undertakings and production requests.
• →Prepares document briefs for expert review and drafts motion materials for lawyer review.
• →Performs other duties as assigned by the lawyers, which may vary by jurisdiction.
• →Maintains current knowledge of relevant legal developments and an understanding of the medical, scientific, constructions, product liability, and engineering issues and related defences relevant to assigned files.

• Paralegal/Law Clerk diploma/certificate from a recognized educational institution or equivalent work experience at a reputable law firm or legal department.
• 2-5 years of experience as a paralegal or law clerk, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in insurance defence litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred).  General litigation experience will also be considered.
• Knowledge of legal documents and applicable court procedures.
• Proficiency with word-processing applications and standard office technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with insured clients, claims representatives and court/tribunal staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong legal drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work productively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills, with a professional and positive approach.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.   
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. 

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

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