Our firm is seeking a Tort Law Clerk to join our plaintiff-side personal injury team in Mississauga. The ideal candidate will have at least 2–3 years of experience as a tort clerk or legal assistant, with strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability, to independently manage files from initial intake through to trial preparation. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and overall work-life balance.
About Porcelli D’Angela LLP
Porcelli D’Angela LLP is a growing personal injury law firm dedicated to providing experienced, compassionate, and client-focused legal representation. Our team brings decades of combined legal experience and a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate challenging circumstances.
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone plays an important role. We value teamwork, open communication, and building strong working relationships, creating a culture where employees feel connected, supported, and appreciated.
At Porcelli D’Angela LLP, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a growing firm that combines the expertise and professionalism of an experienced legal team with the approachable culture of a smaller workplace. We take pride in the work we do, the clients we serve, and the people who make our firm a great place to work.
Role Description
The Tort Law Clerk is a full-time, on-site role based in Mississauga, ON, supporting legal work related to tort claims and related matters. This position assists legal counsel by organizing and drafting legal documents, maintaining case files, and preparing materials for hearings, mediations, and settlements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, affidavits, motion materials, and pre-trial/trial documents
- Prepare undertakings charts, summaries, and document briefs
- Manage and organize productions, medical records, and expert reports
- Communicate with clients, adjusters, defence counsel, and medical providers
- Schedule discoveries, mediations, pre-trials, and court attendances
- Assist with trial preparation, including compiling briefs and managing deadlines
- Maintain accurate file records, deadlines, and limitation dates
- Support lawyers with all aspects of tort litigation from start to finish
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Law Clerk on plaintiff-side personal injury (Tort) is required.
- Strong foundation of Tort litigation, Rules of Civil Procedure, and court processes.
- Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting, formatting, and organizing pleadings, notices, correspondence, and case summaries.
- Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact professionally with legal teams, clients, and external parties.
- Advanced Research abilities for legal precedents, statutes, regulations, and case facts, using both online databases and physical records.
- Clear and precise Writing skills for summarizing evidence, preparing reports, and contributing to legal documentation.
- Post-secondary education in Law Clerk, Paralegal Studies, Legal Administration, or a related legal program.
- Experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, ideally with exposure to tort or personal injury matters.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple files and meet strict deadlines.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality and ethical legal practices.
- Proficiency with legal practice management software, document management tools, and standard office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PDF tools).
