Job Description

About the Company:

At Forge Recruitment, we are proud to partner with a highly respected, Toronto-based law firm focused on insurance law and employment law. With over 35 years of specialized expertise, this firm has grown to a dynamic team of 50+ professionals and is renowned for its dedication to advocating for clients across Canada—from Ontario to British Columbia, and everywhere in between.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Litigation Law Clerk with a passion for advocacy and a strong background in insurance litigation to join this growing legal team. Working closely with a team of experienced lawyers, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing long-term disability (LTD) insurance claim files from inception to resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and preparing legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, and motion records
• Managing litigation files and handling day-to-day file progression, including court filings and deadlines
• Liaising with clients, courts, medical professionals, and insurance companies
• Conducting legal research and summarizing medical records
• Scheduling examinations, discoveries, mediations, and hearings

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of experience working as a Litigation Law Clerk, ideally with exposure to insurance defence or plaintiff-side insurance law
• Excellent knowledge of Ontario civil litigation procedures, including Small Claims Court and Superior Court of Justice
• Experience managing LTD or other insurance-related files is a strong asset
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Empathy, professionalism, and the ability to provide compassionate service to clients navigating complex, personal legal matters

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