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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. While the WSIB's current work environment is hybrid, this role requires the successful applicant to commit to an in-office work arrangement up to 5 days a week beginning in 2026. About The Workplace Safety And Insurance Board (WSIB) Were here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide nofault collective liability insurance and access to industryspecific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca. At The WSIB, youll have the opportunity to Explore many career paths and follow your passion. Continuously learn and grow professionally. Be recognized for the great work you do. Participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing. Youll also receive a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefit package and a defined benefit pension plan. Salary From: $64,052.96 Summary The Law Clerk is responsible for independently completing a wide array of confidential legal and administrative duties for teams practicing various law specialties such as Employment, Advisory, and Contracts. The Law Clerk will perform a triage service, monitor caseloads to ensure critical activities are completed within statutory or contractual time limitations, prepare and assemble documents and work with a variety of databases and systems to maintain information and produce analytical reports. Major Responsibilities Triaging incoming requests for service by identifying and reviewing pertinent information to prioritize, assign, or refer work. Gathering information from a variety of internal and external sources to identify relevant data/cases and summarise the information to support decision making by Legal Counsel and/or Paralegal HR Specialty. Preparing or guiding the preparation of documents such as labour employment releases and voluntary exit agreements as per Legal Counsels or Paralegal HR Specialty instructions. Verifying labour and employment settlement information prior to execution to ensure monetary values are accurately recorded. Assisting in arranging grievance meetings, human rights hearings and conferences. Monitoring abeyance systems relating to hearing/appeal dates and venues. Act as a point of contact to receive and process advisory matters such as Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) correspondence relating to Notices of Appeal/requests for submissions and Powers of Attorney. Key Database and System Activities Enter, gather and summarise information for Legal Counsel/Paralegal to facilitate informed decision making related to matters such as volumes, financial settlements etc. Search and extract information to identify potential trends or exceptions for further review by management or Legal Counsel. Prepare a variety of operational reports for Senior Management review and present information in specified professional formats. Produce documents such as charts and webbased forms to support the work of the various legal practice groups. Provide support to a team of internal commercial lawyers from the initiation of a confidential procurement activity to contract finalization. Manage electronic and physical records by opening and maintaining files, managing security of confidential executed contracts and ensuring proper storage, retention and destruction of records. Recommend enhancements to systems/processes to improve the efficiency of information storage and retrieval. Participate in adhoc committees at a divisional or interdivisional level to provide input into the development of systems, work processes and procedures. Sign as Commissioner of Oaths. Assist with general enquiry telephone calls and route calls to appropriate staff members. Maintain and update job procedures manual and business continuity plan. Provide training/crosstraining to other staff. Education and Experience Requirements Legal Clerk Designation or Paralegal Designation. Minimum three (3) years of experience in handling matters involving Employment Law and Personal Injury litigation. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated. We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive experiences for both our employees and prospective employees. If you require accommodations in order to apply to this position please contact . If you are invited to participate in the interview or assessment process, you can advise our recruiter of your accommodation needs at that time. Privacy information We collect personal information from your resume, application, cover letter and references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties will use this information to assess/validate your qualifications, determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and/or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes. For privacy questions, contact the WSIBs Privacy Office at . As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired. To apply for this position, please submit your application by the closing date. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Legal Industries Public Safety, Government Administration, and Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr