Legal Assistant

W3Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Full-time, permanent employment

Opportunity to work with experienced个人

Job summary

Our client, a growing personal injury law firm in Ontario, seeks an experienced Legal Assistant for its Tort Department. You will support lawyers in day-to-day management of personal injury litigation, ensure deadlines are met, and maintain meticulous documentation.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, serving and filing court documents, scheduling discoveries, and coordinating medical records and productions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Legal Assistant experience in personal injury/tort.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario litigation procedures and Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Experience drafting pleadings and litigation documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with day-to-day management of personal injury tort files.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, affidavits, undertakings, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare, serve, and file court documents within deadlines.
• Schedule examinations for discovery, mediations, motions, and other proceedings.
• Organize and follow up on medical records, OHIP summaries, and other productions.
• Prepare for discoveries and mediations; monitor deadlines and undertakings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, insurers, and experts.
• Maintain organized electronic files and provide general litigation support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal practice/case management software

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

• 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.

Qualifications And Requirements

• 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.

Compensation And Benefits

• 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.

Position Details

• Location: North York, Ontario
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Work Arrangement: On-site