Company Description Mirian Law Firm, Professional Corporation, delivers focused personal injury legal services across Ontario and California, emphasizing expertise and strategic advocacy. The firm is known for close, personal attention, meeting clients as often as needed and returning calls promptly. Clients receive direct phone access to counsel, ensuring guidance at critical moments. Attorneys work closely with clients at every stage of the legal process, reflecting a highly responsive and client-centered approach. Team members join a practice that values professionalism, accessibility, and high-quality representation.
Role Description The Personal Injury Law Clerk will support legal professionals with the preparation, organization, and management of personal injury files in a fast-paced practice. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and formatting legal documents, organizing disclosure and medical records, maintaining case files, and tracking timelines and deadlines. The role also involves conducting legal and factual research, summarizing documentation, communicating with clients and external stakeholders, and coordinating appointments, hearings, and mediations. The Law Clerk will assist in preparing litigation materials, settlement briefs, and court forms, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable rules and procedures. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Markham, ON.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in personal injury Law and familiarity with litigation procedures, court rules, and relevant legislation.
- Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting correspondence, affidavits, pleadings, and court forms with attention to detail.
- Effective Communication skills for interacting with clients, counsel, medical providers, insurers, and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Ability to conduct thorough legal and factual Research, and to review, organize, and summarize records and evidence.
- Clear, accurate Writing skills for preparing summaries, reports, and file notes that support case strategy.
- Post-secondary education in Law Clerk, Paralegal Studies, or a related legal program, or equivalent experience in a personal injury or litigation environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to handle multiple files, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
- Competence with legal practice management software and standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) and comfort working with electronic file systems.
- Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and commitment to client service, including the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff.
