Law Clerk
Desjardins
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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About the role
- Review and summarize medical documentation, including clinical notes and records, diagnostic reports, physiotherapy reports, specialist assessments, surgical records, and discharge summaries.
- Identify key facts relevant to claim evaluation, including mechanism of injury, pre-existing conditions, treatment timelines, functional limitations, prognosis, and red flags.
- Prepare daily written summaries in a consistent format for easy consumption by Bodily Injury Claims Adjusters.
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy legislation and organizational protocols.
- Prioritize workload to meet daily and weekly summary expectations in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with adjusters to clarify needs, adjust summary formats, and provide timely responses to information gaps.
- Support the Claims team’s goals of efficiency, accuracy, and timely claim resolution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- A minimum of three years of relevant experience
- Experience with trials and/or hearing preparation
- Legal assistant experience
- Advanced knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Insurance Defence Litigation, with an emphasis in Accident Benefits and Bodily Injury work
- Intermediate knowledge of court and tribunal filing systems
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
medical documentation reviewclaim evaluationsummary preparationlegal assistant experienceknowledge of Rules of Civil ProcedureInsurance Defence LitigationAccident BenefitsBodily Injury workcourt filing systemstribunal filing systems
Soft Skills
confidentialitycomplianceworkload prioritizationcollaborationcommunicationattention to detailtime managementadaptabilityproblem-solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree