Medical Defence Law Clerk

ABOUT GOWLING WLG

At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other.

We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths.

Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG.

PROFILE

We are currently hiring a Law Clerk to join our Medical Defence Law Clerk Team providing support to Professionals in this specialized area of health law. The successful candidate brings strong civil litigation experience, a proven ability to work in a team environment, and a genuine interest in medical defence.

This position is based in our Calgary office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with intake of new matters and associated tasks;
• Liaise with client, physicians, experts, opposing counsel and professionals as required;
• Review files, including the medical records, to understand nature of the case, evaluate steps to be taken and ensure critical deadlines are identified and met on an ongoing basis;
• Independently draft documentation including but not limited to medical chronologies, expert materials, court documents, correspondence and memoranda to meet the requirements of the Court, the client, and the professionals;
• Organize, track and maintain documentation relevant to the files and proactively undertake follow-up as required;
• Assist the professionals in preparing for the various stages in the litigation process including Interlocutory Applications, Questioning, Trial and Appeal;
• Assist the professionals in preparing expert packages including electronic organization of documentation;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma with preference being given for Paralegal/ Law Clerk Certification from a recognized post-secondary institution;
• A minimum of five years of litigation experience with a solid understanding of the steps in the civil litigation process;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, including the ability to take direction and receive mentoring from team members;
• Experience with and passion for mentoring and training is required;
• Ability to handle a heavy and varied workload;
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the client and the needs of the legal professionals;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent prioritization and organization skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Advanced problem solving skills and flexibility, including the ability to set priorities while dealing with conflicting and emerging priorities;
• Demonstrated commitment to a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion is required;
• Understanding of medical terminology is an asset;
• Experience with eDiscovery is an asset.

BENEFITS/PERKS

Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance
• Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one!
• 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility
• Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders
• Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture
• Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more

This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external candidates. Gowling WLG is recruiting for this role to support ongoing firm needs and team operations.

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Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.