Legal Assistant - Personal Injury
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Etobicoke, ON, Canada
$45,000 to $60,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $45,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1 - 2 years of experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Us
Established in 1981, Pace Law Firm has dedicated itself to achieving positive changes in clients’ lives by representing them effectively in navigating the legal process, while also redefining the client experience. Today, Pace Law remains dedicated to upholding its signature “client-first” brand. With 160 legal professionals in six offices, our firm serves its clients in over 38 languages.
We are looking for a highly motivated Legal assistant to join our team (Personal Injury). In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal and administrative assistance to the Team’s lawyers and other staff. You will be expected to use your knowledge of legal practices and procedures to ensure that all work is done accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with the firm’s conduct.
Responsibilities and Duties
Pace Law firm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at Hr@pacelawfirm.com.
Established in 1981, Pace Law Firm has dedicated itself to achieving positive changes in clients’ lives by representing them effectively in navigating the legal process, while also redefining the client experience. Today, Pace Law remains dedicated to upholding its signature “client-first” brand. With 160 legal professionals in six offices, our firm serves its clients in over 38 languages.
We are looking for a highly motivated Legal assistant to join our team (Personal Injury). In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal and administrative assistance to the Team’s lawyers and other staff. You will be expected to use your knowledge of legal practices and procedures to ensure that all work is done accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with the firm’s conduct.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Review intake forms and create file opening memos.
- Create and maintain various charts such as the Medical Brief Index, Production List, and Undertaking Chart.
- Request and manage all necessary medical, liability, and employment documentation.
- Review and address incoming mail.
- Provide AB (Accident Benefits) and Tort Adjusters with timely and relevant documentation.
- Diarize all denials and manage corresponding deadlines.
- Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
- 1 - 2 years of experience
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Knowledge of OCF Forms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software
- Familiarity with case management software and e-filing systems
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work independently
- Extended Healthcare coverage
- Health Spending Account
- On-site parking
- Bonus Pay
Pace Law firm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any accommodation during the application process, please contact HR at Hr@pacelawfirm.com.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Review intake forms and prepare file-opening memos, maintain case charts, obtain and manage medical, liability, and employment records, and process incoming mail. Provide documentation to accident benefits and tort adjusters, track denials and deadlines, and communicate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
Requirements
Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience, strong research and writing skills, and knowledge of OCF Forms. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal software, familiarity with case management and e-filing systems, and the ability to collaborate and work independently are also required.
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Knowledge Of Legal Practices And Procedures
- OCF Forms
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Legal Software
- Case Management Software
- E-Filing Systems
- Document Management
- Deadline Management
- Client Communication
- Professional Communication
- Collaboration
- Independent Work
Benefits
- Extended Healthcare Coverage
- Health Spending Account
- On-Site Parking
- Bonus Pay
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Legal
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Personal Injury
- Legal Assistant
- Legal Services
- Intake Forms
- File-Opening Memos
- Medical Brief Index
- Production List
- Undertaking Chart
- Medical Documentation
- Liability Documentation
- Employment Documentation
- Accident Benefits
- Tort
- Adjusters
- Denials
- Deadlines
- OCF Forms
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Legal Software
- Case Management Software
- E-Filing Systems
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Client Communication
- Opposing Counsel