Personal Injury Legal Assistant (Bilingual)
- Vaughan, ON, Canada
$40,000 to $45,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $40,000 to $45,000 CAD / year
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About The Firm
We are a growing law firm based in Vaughan, Ontario, providing legal services in personal injury, civil litigation, real estate, wills and estates, and other practice areas.
We are seeking a bilingual Legal Assistant fluent in Arabic and English with experience handling personal injury matters, particularly motor vehicle accident claims.
The successful candidate will play an important role in managing client files, communicating with insurance companies, and supporting our lawyers throughout the accident benefits and tort claims process.
Key Responsibilities
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In person
We are a growing law firm based in Vaughan, Ontario, providing legal services in personal injury, civil litigation, real estate, wills and estates, and other practice areas.
We are seeking a bilingual Legal Assistant fluent in Arabic and English with experience handling personal injury matters, particularly motor vehicle accident claims.
The successful candidate will play an important role in managing client files, communicating with insurance companies, and supporting our lawyers throughout the accident benefits and tort claims process.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage personal injury files from initial client intake through settlement or resolution.
- Communicate professionally with clients in both Arabic and English, including translating and explaining correspondence and assisting with client inquiries.
- Prepare, complete, and submit accident benefits forms, including OCF-1, OCF-2, OCF-3, OCF-5, OCF-6, OCF-10, and OCF-18.
- Communicate with insurance adjusters, healthcare providers, rehabilitation clinics, and other parties involved in personal injury claims.
- Request, obtain, and organize medical records, employment records, accident reports, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare correspondence, notice letters, authorizations, and other legal documents.
- Monitor accident benefits claims, treatment approvals, insurer requests, and outstanding documentation.
- Assist lawyers with tort claims, including document preparation, file organization, and litigation support.
- Maintain accurate client records, track deadlines, and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding matters.
- Schedule client appointments, medical assessments, and meetings.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support to the firm's lawyers.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is required.
- Previous experience working in personal injury law, particularly motor vehicle accident claims, is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Ontario's Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) and accident benefits procedures.
- Experience preparing and submitting OCF forms.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple active client files simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and electronic document management systems.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to client confidentiality.
- Previous experience at an Ontario personal injury law firm.
- Experience communicating directly with insurance adjusters and rehabilitation clinics.
- Familiarity with MIG and non-catastrophic accident benefits claims.
- Experience assisting with tort litigation and preparing legal documentation.
- Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma or certificate.
- Opportunity to join a growing law firm with an expanding personal injury practice.
- Hands-on experience managing personal injury and accident benefits files.
- Collaborative and professional working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- Dental care
- On-site parking
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In person
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage personal injury files from client intake through resolution, including accident benefits forms, documentation, deadlines, and follow-up. Communicate with Arabic- and English-speaking clients, insurers, healthcare providers, and other parties, while providing lawyers with administrative and tort litigation support.
Requirements
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is required, and personal injury experience - especially with motor vehicle accident claims - is strongly preferred. Candidates should know Ontario SABS procedures and OCF forms, be organized and detail-oriented, communicate effectively, and be proficient with office and document management tools.
Skills
- Arabic-English Bilingual Communication
- Accident Benefits Claims
- OCF Form Preparation
- SABS Knowledge
- Insurance Adjuster Communication
- Medical Records Management
- Legal Document Preparation
- Tort Litigation Support
- Deadline Management
- Client Intake
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Organization
- Confidentiality
Benefits
- Dental Care
- On-Site Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Legal
- Administrative
Keywords
- Personal Injury Law
- Motor Vehicle Accident Claims
- Accident Benefits
- Tort Claims
- Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
- SABS
- OCF-1
- OCF-2
- OCF-3
- OCF-5
- OCF-6
- OCF-10
- OCF-18
- Insurance Adjusters
- Medical Records
- Employment Records
- Accident Reports
- Rehabilitation Clinics
- MIG Claims
- Non-Catastrophic Claims
- Legal Documentation
- Litigation Support
- Client Intake
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Arabic
- English