Law Clerk - Plaintiff Personal Injury - London (LAWCL43687) London, Canada
Salary: | CAD1 - CAD2 per annum |
Want to work with one of Canada's largest law firms?
We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 5 year's experience as a Law Clerk with proven knowledge of Personal Injury Law. In this role, you will be hired directly by our client's team on a full time, permanent basis at their London office.
Responsibilities and Duties
-
The main responsibilities of this role include both the tort and AB work on all files:
-
administrative tasks for Plaintiff Personal Injury files from open to close including primary contact between team and client;
-
information intake, conflict searches (colds calls/potential new clients);
-
prepare initial client documents (retainer, authorizations/directions etc.);
-
prepare/process accounts;
-
maintain an effective BF system;
-
paper and electronic file maintenance in DMS/PrimaFact;
-
draft correspondence;
-
organize and summarize documentation, e.g. medical records;
-
serve client productions/medical documents to Tort and Accident Benefits Adjuster;
-
maintain Statutory Accident Benefit files and special damages lists;
-
request documentation from various care providers;
-
communicate regularly via fax/phone/e-mail with clients (and their family members), AB adjusters, and our clients’ treatment providers;
-
maintain/update AB status chart (internal chart used for tracking OCF-18s, expenses, etc.);
-
prepare and file Applications for Case Conferences/Hearings with the License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) when disputes over benefits/treatment arise with the insurance company;
-
assist lawyers with settlement discussions and LAT mediations;
-
provide medical brief to Assessment Centre re: Insurer examinations;
-
identifying and requesting documentation necessary for claim from healthcare providers, employers, educational facilities etc.
Qualifications and Skills
This position requires a well-organized person, with strong attention to detail and deadlines, a good working knowledge of the Medical/Personal Injury law, as well as a strong proficiency in Caselogistix and Primafact. The candidate must be able to work independently, and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Above market, competitive salary
- Benefit package includes medical, dental and vision after 3 months probationary period
- On-site parking
Qualified candidates, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.
Thank you for applying
INDLondonFlex