Careers At Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers

Senior Medical Malpractice Law Clerk

 

What we do:

At Neinstein LLP, we have been advocating for injured victims for over 50 years. Our dedicated and compassionate team will do everything necessary to help our clients and their families navigate and find solutions to the wide variety of complex challenges that arise from serious injuries.

Our Mission is to earn our clients' trust and to guide them through their claim. In all we do, we strive to provide every client with the very best care from the beginning of the case until it is resolved. To be successful, we live by our core values of Trust, Integrity, Quality, and Communication, and expect every team member to uphold these principles in all they do.

How we work:

We are a growing boutique litigation law firm that values our clients and our staff. Our culture emphasizes advocacy, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and compassion. We pride ourselves in rolling up our sleeves and doing whatever needs to be done. We are focused on achieving excellence to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients. We are solution oriented, forward-thinking, insightful with a strong drive to deliver exceptional service and results.

What you will be doing:

We are seeking a Senior Medical Malpractice Law Clerk with extensive experience supporting complex medical negligence litigation. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with at least 5 years of experience who brings deep knowledge of medical negligence litigation, strong organizational skills, and a calm, compassionate approach to complex and sensitive matters.

You will work closely with partners and associates in our Medical Malpractice Group, managing files from intake through to resolution. This includes coordinating with medical experts and clients; reviewing and organizing detailed medical documentation; drafting legal materials and correspondence; and contributing to trial preparations. As a senior member of the team, you will also play a key role in mentoring junior clerks and supporting the continued excellence and efficiency of the group's practice.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with lawyers, team members, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects;
• Communicate, prepare, and receive correspondence with client, counsel, experts and other professionals;
• Request, obtain, review, organize, analyze and serve medical records and other productions;
• Obtain, review, and organize damage information;
• Schedule discoveries, mediation and other pertinent events;
• Maintain files and ensure the file is completed and updated using established firm programs and policies;
• As necessary and appropriate, communicate with medical personnel and others involved in patient's care and matter generally;
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions, affidavits, affidavit of documents and trial records; file motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures;
• Where appropriate, prepare medical chronologies;
• Assist lawyers with trial preparation;
• Record billable hours spent on specific cases;

Essential Requirements:

• A law clerk or paralegal diploma or degree is required;
• 5 years of experience in medical negligence law is required;
• Resourceful and solution-oriented;
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication;
• Ability to multitask, with flexibility to manage changing priorities and projects under time constraints;
• Ability to work independently and to bring a positive team work attitude to the workplace;
• Attention to detail, organization, efficiency and preparedness;
• Willingness to work with a team of assistants and clerks to meet our client needs;
• Strong computer skills and software application proficiency;

 

How to apply:

We welcome applications via LinkedIn, or resumes submitted in confidence to stephanie@neinstein.com with "WEBSITE MM Law Clerk Application" in the subject line.

Accounting Administrative Assistant

 

What you will be doing:

We are looking for highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Administrative Assistant to join our team and support the daily operations of our accounting department. The Accounting Administrative Assistant will perform a wide variety of functions to support the Neinstein law firm related to financial record-keeping and reporting, accounts payable, and providing administrative assistance to both the accounting department and office manager as needed. Please note, this is an on-site position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with accounts payable and receivable
• Distribution of cheques and payments
• Reconciliation of credit card statements
• Processing payments with Firm credit cards
• Process invoices and expense reports
• Working with the Firm's accounting software (PC Law and Filevine)
• Maintain filing systems and accurate financial records
• Maintaining a list of upcoming deadlines requiring accounting duties
• Drafting disbursement lists, draft statements of account, trust statements, and other account related documents
• Verifying the accuracy of various invoices, and accounts payable
• Generate financial reports
• Ensuring invoices are approved and coded to the appropriate project
• Assist in the Month-End and Year-End processes
• Perform various ministry records requests and searches
• Enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data
• Respond to financial inquiries from staff
• Check completeness and accuracy of repetitive accounting documents and make corrections
• Perform other routine clerical duties, such management of incoming mail, data entry into the firms accounting programs, management of various office supplies, and assisting in other administrative functions as required

Essential Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in accounting, administration, or related field
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting processes and bookkeeping principles
• Previous law firm or legal accounting software experience an asset, but not a requirement
• Professionalism and excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills internally and with clients
• Ability to multi-task, with the flexibility to manage changing priorities and projects under time constraints
• Attention to detail, organization, efficiency, time-management skills and preparedness is a must
• Highly motivated and proactive self-starter with a willingness to support the Neinstein team and provide strong client service in a wide variety of matters and practice areas
• Ability to work independently and to bring a positive teamwork attitude to the workplace
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
• Strong computer skills and software application proficiency in platforms such as Excel, Word and Outlook

 

How to apply:

We welcome applications via LinkedIn, or resumes submitted in confidence to stephanie@neinstein.com with "WEBSITE MM Law Clerk Application" in the subject line.