Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

Pace Law Firm; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Healthcare coverage

Health Spending Account

On-site parking

Bonus Pay

Job summary

Pace Law Firm is seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our Personal Injury team in Toronto. The successful candidate will support lawyers and staff with legal and administrative tasks, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to the firm’s conduct.

This entry-level role offers growth within a dynamic, multilingual firm. Applicants should have 1-2 years of experience, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency in MS Office and case management software.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a legal setting.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Knowledge of OCF Forms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software.

Responsibilities

• Review intake forms and create file opening memos.
• Create and maintain charts (Medical Brief Index, Production List, Undertaking Chart).
• Request and manage medical, liability, and employment documentation.
• Review and address incoming mail.
• Provide AB and Tort Adjusters with timely documentation.
• Diarize denials and manage deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

MS Office

Case management software

E-filing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

Job description

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 15 Oct 2026

Description

About Us

Established in 1981, Pace Law Firm has dedicated itself to achieving positive changes in clients’ lives by representing them effectively in navigating the legal process, while also redefining the client experience. Today, Pace Law remains dedicated to upholding its signature “client-first” brand. With 160 legal professionals in six offices, our firm serves its clients in over 38 languages.

We are looking for a highly motivated Legal assistant to join our team (Personal Injury). In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal and administrative assistance to the Team’s lawyers and other staff. You will be expected to use your knowledge of legal practices and procedures to ensure that all work is done accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with the firm’s conduct.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Review intake forms and create file opening memos.
• Create and maintain various charts such as the Medical Brief Index, Production List, and Undertaking Chart.
• Request and manage all necessary medical, liability, and employment documentation.
• Review and address incoming mail.
• Provide AB (Accident Benefits) and Tort Adjusters with timely and relevant documentation.
• Diarize all denials and manage corresponding deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of experience
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Knowledge of OCF Forms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other legal software
• Familiarity with case management software and e-filing systems
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work independently
• Extended Healthcare coverage
• Health Spending Account
• On-site parking
• Bonus Pay

You can find more about our benefits on our website.

Pace Law firm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any accommodation during the application process, please contact HR [e-mail].