Legal Assistant

ZSA Legal Recruitment; Windsor; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Vision care

Job summary

ZSA Legal Recruitment is assisting a Windsor-based personal injury law firm in finding a Legal Assistant to support lawyers in daily litigation administration. The role focuses on preparing documents, scheduling, and communicating with clients and insurers.

The ideal candidate has five years' tort litigation experience, knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, and strong organizational and typing skills. Competitive compensation ($55,000–$80,000) and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as an tort litigation assistant.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Exceptionally strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic typing speed (40-50 wpm).
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Capable of working in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Knowledge of Filevine and Tracument is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft and revise correspondence and other documents related litigation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance adjusters, experts and lawyers’ offices.
• Scheduling examinations for discovery, mediation and court appearances.
• Preparing drafts of various pleadings, orders, and other court documents.
• Compiling briefs and other documents.
• Filing.
• Managing Lawyers’ calendars.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Tort litigation experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Typing speed 40-50 wpm

Independent work

Multitasking

Rules of Civil Procedure

Education

Post-secondary program in related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Adobe Acrobat

Filevine

Tracument

Job description

Windsor | 5 + Years

Our client, a Personal Injury Law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant, to join their growing firm. The successful candidate will assist lawyers in the day-to-day administration of personal injury litigation files.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, draft and revise correspondence and other documents related litigation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance adjusters, experts and lawyers’ offices.
• Scheduling examinations for discovery, mediation and court appearances.
• Preparing drafts of various pleadings, orders, and other court documents.
• Compiling briefs and other documents.
• Filing.
• Managing Lawyers’ calendars.
• Other duties as required.

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of a post-secondary program in a related discipline.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Five years’ experience as an tort litigation assistant.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Exceptionally strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic typing speed (40-50 wpm)
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Capable of working in a fast paced and demanding environment
• Ability to deal with competing priorities
• Knowledge of Filevine and Tracument is preferred.

HOURS:

Permanent, full-time – 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

COMPENSATION:

• Based on experience
• Benefits package after completion of three-month probationary period

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Salary Range: $55,000 – $80,000

Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.

Tagged as: Intermediate, Private Practice