On-site Dynamic Personal Injury Litigation 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, 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.