Law Clerk, Personal Injury, 5+ Years

Lerners LLP

Law Clerk managing personal injury files for Lerners with 5-8 years experience required. Role involves legal document preparation and client communication in a hybrid environment.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$82,200 - CA$92,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage personal injury files for both tort and accident benefit claims from intake through resolution
Prepare, draft, format, and review legal documents, including court materials, applications, correspondence, hearing-related documentation
Act as a liaison between lawyers, clients, and external parties, ensuring timely communication and follow‑up
Coordinate the collection, review, and organization of supporting documentation from clients, medical providers, insurers, and third parties
Prepare summaries of medical and other records, create medical chronologies, identify key issues, and manage client productions and undertakings
Assist with trial and hearing preparation, including case books, chronologies, evidence summaries, and related materials
Maintain accurate and well‑organized electronic file management, ensuring documents are properly saved and tracked
Implement and maintain an effective bring‑forward (BF) system to track deadlines, commitments, and follow‑ups
Prepare assessable and non‑assessable disbursement lists and assist with accounts and billing documentation as required
Track time spent on files accurately and consistently
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve file and practice management
Use professional judgment and knowledge of the file to suggest next steps and identify potential issues
Independently apply approved AI tools to improve efficiency and quality of work, exercising judgment to ensure outputs meet professional standards
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law Clerk Diploma or equivalent education and experience
At least five (5) to eight (8) years of experience as a Law Clerk in a litigation environment
Plaintiff Personal Injury experience is an asset
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and experience with legal document management systems (e.g. Primafact, OneDrive)
Familiarity with legal research tools and case management software (e.g. Relativity, ACL) are assets
Demonstrates initiative by anticipating needs, taking ownership of tasks, and offering solutions
Applies sound judgment and critical thinking to decision-making
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously
Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve administrative and procedural issues
Demonstrated interest in personal injury law
Experience working with technology in a hybrid environment
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Extended Health, Dental and Vision care
LTD insurance
Life insurance
Parking/Transit reimbursement
RRSP matching program
Paid Volunteer Time
Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal document preparationcase managementfile managementtrial preparationmedical chronology creationdisbursement list preparationtime trackingAI tool applicationlegal researchcritical thinking

Soft Skills

initiativejudgmentorganizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsproblem-solvingteamworkindependenceproactive approachdiscretion

Certifications

Law Clerk Diploma