Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Synectics Inc.; Vaughan; In loco; CAD 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Synectics Inc. is seeking a Personal Injury Legal Assistant in Woodbridge, Ontario. The role supports a growing practice with accident benefits and tort litigation experience, handling client communications, medical records, and file management.

Responsibilities include drafting and organizing documents, coordinating with clients and insurers, and maintaining efficient case management. A diploma in Legal Assistant or Law Clerk is beneficial, with proficiency in CosmoLex and DocuSign an asset.

Competenze

• Experience in an Ontario personal injury law firm.
• Experience supporting accident benefits and tort files.
• Familiarity with OCF forms, medical record requests, and insurer correspondence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple files, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Professional and compassionate communication with injured clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF software.
• CosmoLex and DocuSign experience is an asset.

Mansioni

• Assist with personal injury files involving motor vehicle accidents and slip-and-fall claims.
• Conduct client intakes, open files, and organize supporting documentation.
• Prepare OCF forms, notice letters, authorizations, and correspondence for lawyer review.
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, treatment providers, and opposing counsel.
• Request and follow up on medical records, clinical notes, employment records, and insurance documents.
• Track deadlines, appointments, outstanding requests, and file-related tasks.
• Maintain organized electronic accident benefits and tort files.
• Assist with documentation for Licence Appeal Tribunal proceedings and civil litigation.
• Coordinate document signing and update the firm's practice management system.
• Provide general administrative and legal support to lawyers.

Conoscenze

Personal injury

Ontario law

Accident benefits

Tort litigation

Client communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

PDF software

Formazione

Legal Assistant / Law Clerk diploma

Strumenti

CosmoLex

DocuSign

Descrizione del lavoro

Seeking a Personal Injury Legal Assistant with experience in Ontario accident benefits and tort litigation to support a growing practice in Woodbridge, ON. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing personal injury files, coordinating medical records, communicating with clients and insurers, and providing administrative support to lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal injury files involving motor vehicle accidents and slip-and-fall claims.
• Conduct client intakes, open files, and organize supporting documentation.
• Prepare OCF forms, notice letters, authorizations, and correspondence for lawyer review.
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, treatment providers, and opposing counsel.
• Request and follow up on medical records, clinical notes, employment records, and insurance documents.
• Track deadlines, appointments, outstanding requests, and file-related tasks.
• Maintain organized electronic accident benefits and tort files.
• Assist with documentation for Licence Appeal Tribunal proceedings and civil litigation.
• Coordinate document signing and update the firm's practice management system.
• Provide general administrative and legal support to lawyers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an Ontario personal injury law firm is required.
• Experience supporting both accident benefits and tort files.
• Familiarity with OCF forms, medical record requests, and insurer correspondence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple files, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Professional and compassionate communication with injured clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PDF software, and electronic file management.
• Experience with CosmoLex and DocuSign is an asset.
• Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma is an asset.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while keeping lawyers updated.