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Personal Injury Law Clerk / Legal Assistant (Hybrid Role) Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Full-Time, 100% In-Office) About the Role High-level litigation requires high-level coordination. Our client, a prestigious personal injury firm in downtown Toronto, is seeking a Law Clerk / Legal Assistant Hybrid who thrives in a high-energy, collaborative environment. Tort only. This is a fully in-office position designed for a professional who recognizes the value of face-to-face collaboration. In this role, being on-site isn't just about presenceits about earning potential and career acceleration. By working directly alongside senior counsel, you will have a front-row seat to the firms most complex files, allowing you to take on more substantive 'Clerk-level' responsibilities that lead to higher compensation and performance-based rewards. What Youll Do - Substantive Law Clerk Duties: Draft, format, and finalize complex pleadings, mediation briefs, and motion materials with minimal supervision. - Medical & Litigation Analysis: Request, track, and summarize medical records; manage the productions and undertakings process to keep files trial-ready. - Strategic File Management: Oversee personal injury files from intake through to resolution, ensuring all milestones and court deadlines are met. - Real-Time Coordination: Act as the central hub for 23 lawyers, managing calendars, booking discoveries, and coordinating with expert witnesses and opposing counsel. - Client Advocacy: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing professional and empathetic updates during sensitive litigation phases. What You Bring - Experience: 3+ years of experience in personal injury law, ideally in a role that blends administrative support with technical Law Clerk duties. - The 'In-Office' Advantage: A preference for a vibrant, professional office setting where you can build rapport, solve problems in real-time, and maximize your output. - Technical Excellence: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and specialized legal accounting/file management software (e.g., PrimaFact, PC Law, or Clio). - Organization: A high-functioning 'bring-forward' system mindset with the ability to pivot between tasks in a fast-paced environment. - Professionalism: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, suited for a high-stakes litigation firm. Why Join This Team? This firm rewards those who show up and deliver. You will also receive a comprehensive benefits package and a stable, well-run environment where tenure is high and contributions are noticed. Confidential Applications If you are ready to elevate your career and increase your earning potential within a premier personal injury practice, please submit your CV in confidence to: Ben Higham, JD, LL.M. Managing Partner Cartel Inc. First Canadian Place, Suite 2550 [email protected]