Disputes Law Clerk – Insurance and Tort Liability

We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. Our culture is one of vigilance and curiosity, Firm-wide collaboration, unfailing mutual respect and dedication. We pride ourselves on having standout talent and delivering an exceptional client experience.

We are a future-minded Firm delivering high-value advice and known for our unwavering commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement and talent development.

Purpose of Role

You will be a key member of a dynamic group of lawyers, law clerks and legal support staff, providing the highest level of service to our clients, while having the opportunity to cultivate your skills as part of our successful national Insurance and Tort Liability Group, within Canada’s premier full-service law firm.

From the start, you will have access to exceptional opportunities, working with a supportive team focused on providing you with meaningful opportunities to tailor your career path in order to reach your full potential.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Play a critical role in assisting our lawyers with matters relating to all aspects of insurance and tort liability.
• You will prepare client reports and engage in direct client communications relating to ongoing matters.
• You will provide support on matters related to professional negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls etc.
• In addition to being responsible for daily file management, you will assist the Firm’s lawyers with drafting pleadings, preparing document production for the discovery process (including preparing charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence), drafting motions, mediation briefs, pre-trial briefs and preparing for hearings and trials, acting as a liaison between lawyer/client and lawyer/opposing counsel and liaising with and retaining experts.
• Collaborate and contribute as an important member of the team and provide unwavering commitment to excellent client service.

Key Competencies

What you will bring to this role:

• 5+ years’ experience in a Law Clerk role with a focus on insurance defence litigation.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• College Law Clerk Diploma or Institute of Law Clerks Ontario Certificate.
• University degree is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and expertise to drive highly effective file management and seek direction when appropriate.
• Highly organized with time management skills.
• Knowledge of iManage, Case Center (formerly CaseLines), ACL, Kofax PDF, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous improvement.

What does BLG have to offer you?

• A hybrid working environment with technology reimbursements to support digital working.
• Certification in Legal Project Management (LPM).
• Access to our market leading mentoring program.
• A talent development framework that helps you develop your desired career path, including access to training and continued education opportunities.
• Exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, access to wellness platforms and programs, and a day off to volunteer in your community.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Everyone at BLG is required to carry out the duties of their role while upholding the important principles of our respectful workplace policies, and treating everyone with respect, regardless of position. At BLG, valuing diversity and inclusion is key to a respectful workplace.

• Please note that relatives of current BLG employees and partners are not eligible for consideration.

BLG is committed to building a diverse workplace reflective of the communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive culture where Firm members feel valued, respected and inspired to thrive as their authentic selves. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage applicants from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented, including but not limited to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, people who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.