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Personal Injury Lawyer

We are seeking a Personal Injury Lawyer with at least 5 years experience who is looking for a fresh challenge. The firm is a friendly, multi-practice firm where the new hire will be able to take on intellectually stimulating work in a busy practice.

The ideal candidate must be able to handle all aspects of Accident Benefits and Tort claims in regards to Motor Vehicle Accidents and Slip & Fall incidents, as well as Long Term Disability Claims. They will possess an LL.B or JD, and be a member in good standing with LSO.

In terms of Accident Benefits: the ideal candidate must be knowledgeable in the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS), be able to complete various insurance forms

In terms of Tort claims (3rd Party claims): the ideal candidate must be comfortable drafting pleadings (statement of claim), drafting motion materials and attending motions court, attending examinations for discovery, drafting mediation memorandums, attending mediations, setting matters down for trial, drafting pre-trial conference memorandums, attending pre-trial conferences, and settling claims.

Salary:

Remuneration is based upon the candidate’s experience.

Benefits:

• We offer on-site parking, we will pay for your Law Society Annual Fees and Errors and Omissions Insurance.
• We offer single coverage medical benefits/dental benefits/vision benefits.
• 2 weeks vacation and 4 sick days.

Schedule:

• 9 am - 5 pm or 9 am - 6 pm (In-office)

Personal Injury Law Clerk (Accident Benefits/Tort)

The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills to build and maintain a strong relationship with clients, personal injury lawyers/clerks/law firms. A College Diploma or Degree from a recognized Law Clerk or Paralegal program is an asset. Experience in Accident Benefits (SABS legislation) is required. Understanding of tort procedures would be an asset.

The candidate will ideally have at least 3 years of experience and will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Participate in client intake meetings, in-person, phone and virtual
• Completion of various OCF forms and knowledge of the SABS process

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years legal firm experience in personal injury litigation working at a law clerk level
• Successful completion of a post-secondary law clerk program
• Professional, client service focused, self-motivated and ability to take initiative
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task meet deadlines with sharp attention to detail If you are looking for the next step in your career as a Law Clerk, we would like to speak with you further. This opportunity has excellent growth potential and is somewhere you can look at for a continued long term career move

Civil Litigation Law Clerk

We are looking for an individual with experience in Civil Litigation. They must have the ability to independently research and analyze applicable law and matters. Ability to draft pleadings is a requirement.

Experience in any of the following would be an asset:

• Contract Disputes
• Property Disputes
• Civil Litigation Claim
• Fire Insurance Claim
• Flood/Water Damage Insurance Claim
• Theft Insurance Claim
• Life Insurance Claims

Remuneration is subject to the Candidate’s experience.

Benefits:

• We offer on-site parking, we will pay for your Law Society Annual Fees and Errors and Omissions Insurance.
• We offer single coverage medical benefits/dental benefits/vision benefits.
• 2 weeks vacation and 4 sick days.

Schedule:

• 9 am -5 pm (In-office)

Articling Student

JSM Law is a busy and fast-growing firm. We are looking for an Articling Student that would be interested in personal injury and/or civil litigation. We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 articling term for our Mississauga office. The ideal candidate will have:

• strong written and verbal communication skills;
• the aptitude to work independently while coordinating with other team members;
• excellent attention to detail; and
• the competence to prioritize and meet urgent deadlines. We are looking for someone responsive, eager to learn, adaptable, and enjoys a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Handle daily administrative tasks
• Organize physical and digital project folders
• Communicating and corresponding with clients, team members and other law firms
• Preparing, editing, and drafting, court and other related documents
• Serving and filing Motions materials, Mediation briefs, Pleadings, Case Conference materials etc.
• Familiarity with Rules of Civil Procedure is an asset
• Ability to communicate in other language is also an asset

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM or 10 AM - 6 PM (In-office)

Paralegal/Law Clerk Program Student Placement

• We offer a challenging and rewarding Student Placement consisting of 140 hours or as required by your school program.
• Our students are supervised and taught practical entry level skills that will help them enter the workforce with hands-on experience.
• Rated very highly by past students.

Summer student volunteer

• A great opportunity to volunteer in a legal office setting
• Gain work experience and transferable skills
• Students will be supervised and taught skills such as filing, faxing, answering phones, drafting correspondence