Plaintiff Personal Injury (Tort) Legal Assistant/ Law Clerk

Cartel Agency Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Toronto is seeking a Plaintiff Personal Injury (Tort) Legal Assistant/Law Clerk. This role involves client interaction, managing case files, and assisting with legal documentation. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in personal injury law and exceptional organizational skills. The firm values a supportive team environment and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of plaintiff personal injury experience.
• Successful completion of a legal assistant/law clerk program or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and revise correspondence.
• Draft legal documents like pleadings and motions.
• Organize and maintain client files ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Legal Assistant/ Law Clerk program

Tools

Primafact

Timematters

Job description

Job Summary

Plaintiff Personal Injury (Tort) Legal Assistant/ Law Clerk

We are looking for a Plaintiff Personal Injury (Tort) Legal Assistant/ Law Clerk to join a highly regarded law firm that truly values its team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being the first point of contact for new clients, this is the perfect opportunity for you. A significant part of this role involves handling new client calls with professionalism and empathy, ensuring they feel heard and supported from day one. You will also coordinate appointments, manage undertakings, and keep case files running smoothly. This firm is known for its strong team culture, commitment to client advocacy, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Salary: Up to $68K

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit and revise correspondence
• Draft pleadings, motions, pre-trial/mediation memos, affidavits of documents and other legal documents
• Prepare undertaking and productions
• Handle client inquiries in a professional manner
• Organize and maintain client files to ensure deadlines are met and files are processed in a timely manner
• Manage incoming mail and emails and maintain daily calendar
• Schedule Examinations for Discovery and Mediations
• Arrange medical legal appointments and prepare briefs
• Other general duties as required

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years plaintiff personal injury experience
• Successful completion of a Legal Assistant/ Law Clerk program or commensurate experience
• Primafact/Timematters experience is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Responsive and proactive with ability to work both independently and in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

To apply

Jennifer Mulligan

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Tagged as: Legal Assistant, Personal Injury, Tort