Junior Legal Assistant – Accident Benefits

Cariati Law; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A preeminent law firm in Toronto is seeking a Junior Legal Assistant – Accident Benefits. The successful candidate will work under a Senior Paralegal, handling OCF Forms, managing schedules, and communicating with clients and counsel. The role emphasizes strong initiative, organization, and communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong initiative and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent phone manners and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit OCF Forms per SABS.
• Communicate with counsel, adjusters, and clients.
• Manage the paralegal’s schedule.
• Open and close client files.

Skills

Strong initiative

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Technical skill

Attention to detail

Desire to learn and develop

Tools

Primafact

Filevine

Job description

Overview

Want to join one of the best Personal Injury Law firms in Mississauga? Our firm is currently seeking a Junior Legal Assistant – Accident Benefits to join the team. Reporting to a Senior Paralegal, this opportunity would provide a junior AB Legal Assistant with the opportunity to continue learning and stretching their development while working in a positive and friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Completion and submission of OCF Forms in accordance with the SABS
• Communicating with counsel, insurance adjusters, and clients
• Managing the paralegal’s schedule
• Communicating directly with clients
• Following up on correspondence and requests
• Opening and closing files
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Confident and dependable with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently as well as in a team setting
• Excellent phone manners and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent technical skill
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong desire to continuously learn and develop new skills
• Knowledge of Primafact and Filevine is an asset, but not required

Job Details

• Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
• Benefits: Company events, Dental care, Extended health care, On-site parking
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Experience: Legal Assistant — 1 year (preferred)