Legal Assistant
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- North York, ON, Canada
On-site
$50,000 to $70,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $50,000 to $70,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- On-site
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of Legal Assistant experience in personal injury/tort litigation.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our client is a growing personal injury law firm representing individuals who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents and other negligence-related incidents throughout Ontario. The firm is seeking an experienced and organized Legal Assistant to join its Tort Department.
The successful candidate will support lawyers with the day-to-day management of personal injury litigation files, ensuring deadlines are met, documentation is properly maintained, and clients receive professional service.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will support lawyers with the day-to-day management of personal injury litigation files, ensuring deadlines are met, documentation is properly maintained, and clients receive professional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist lawyers with the day-to-day management of personal injury tort files.
- Draft and prepare pleadings, correspondence, Affidavits of Documents, undertakings, and other litigation documents.
- Prepare, serve, and file court documents in accordance with applicable deadlines.
- Schedule examinations for discovery, mediations, motions, and other litigation-related appointments.
- Request, organize, and follow up on medical records, clinical notes and records, OHIP summaries, employment records, and other productions.
- Assist with preparation for discoveries and mediations.
- Track undertakings, limitation periods, court deadlines, and other important dates.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and experts.
- Maintain organized and accurate electronic files.
- Provide general administrative and litigation support to lawyers.
- Monitor file progress and follow up on outstanding documentation and productions.
- Minimum 2 years of Legal Assistant experience in personal injury/tort litigation.
- Plaintiff-side personal injury experience is strongly preferred.
- Good knowledge of Ontario litigation procedures and the Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Experience preparing pleadings and litigation documents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice/case management software.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple files and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
- Depending on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- On-site parking.
- Opportunity to work directly with experienced personal injury lawyers in an established and growing practice.
- Location: North York, Ontario
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Work Arrangement: On-site
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support lawyers in managing personal injury litigation files by preparing, serving, and filing legal documents, coordinating litigation appointments, and tracking deadlines and undertakings. Maintain organized files, obtain and follow up on records and productions, and communicate with clients, counsel, insurers, providers, and experts.
Requirements
Requires at least two years of legal assistant experience in personal injury or tort litigation, with plaintiff-side experience strongly preferred. Candidates should know Ontario litigation procedures and the Rules of Civil Procedure, be proficient with Microsoft Office and legal case management software, and demonstrate strong organization, communication, attention to detail, and teamwork.
Skills
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Tort Litigation
- Ontario Litigation Procedures
- Rules Of Civil Procedure
- Pleading Preparation
- Court Filing And Service
- Deadline And Limitation Period Tracking
- Discovery And Mediation Scheduling
- Medical Records Management
- Undertaking Tracking
- Microsoft Office
- Case Management Software
- Client Communication
- File Organization
Benefits
- On-Site Parking
- Opportunity To Work With Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers
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Categories
- Legal
- Administrative
Keywords
- Personal Injury
- Tort Litigation
- Plaintiff-Side Litigation
- Ontario Litigation Procedures
- Rules Of Civil Procedure
- Pleadings
- Affidavits Of Documents
- Undertakings
- Court Documents
- Court Filing
- Examinations For Discovery
- Mediations
- Motions
- Medical Records
- Clinical Notes And Records
- OHIP Summaries
- Employment Records
- Limitation Periods
- Court Deadlines
- Insurance Adjusters
- Microsoft Office
- Case Management Software
- Electronic File Management