Law Clerk - Medical Defence & Health Law

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered. We are guided by our firm’s Core Values - Raise the Bar Thrive Together, Embrace Differences – in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm’s core values. We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidates’ responsibilities may include and are not limited to the following:

• Prepare charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence
• Review and summarize medical records
• Receive directions from professionals
• Draft court documents and correspondence at each of the various steps throughout the conduct of the file
• Liaise with client to obtain new file details and information and relay the specifics to professionals to ensure the timely file opening and client contact has been made
• Calculate litigation timelines and ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain files, including monitoring, organization and updating of material, contact with opposing counsel, Courts and clients, and initiation of follow up actions where necessary
• Manage documents in electronic databases
• Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines
• Prepare materials for experts
• Summarize transcripts and prepare lists of outstanding items and/or tasks
• Assemble answers to undertakings
• Assist professionals in preparation and attendance at formal court/administrative processes and proceedings, examinations, etc.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Law Clerk diploma combined with legal experience as a Law Clerk/Paralegal, ideally with a focus in litigation
• Knowledge of Relativity, or other e-Discovery platforms, is an asset
• Knowledge and experience working with Automated Civil Litigation (ACL) software is an asset
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, principles, processes and Rules of Civil Procedure is an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional, confidential and courteous manner
• Superior analytical and organizational abilities and the ability to problem-solve
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and to redefine priorities when necessary
• Excellent writing, verbal and grammar skills
• Handle stress in a professional manner
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of iManage would be an asset
• Interpersonal skills required to work effectively with other staff and professionals in a team environment
• Bilingualism (French/English) would be considered an asset
  
  

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.