Verkhovets Law, a fast-paced litigation firm seeks an Tort/Accident Benefits Legal Assistant with 1-3 years experience.
Education & Qualifications
- Completion of accredited legal assistant and/or law clerk program required
- Knowledge of accident benefits and the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
- Knowledge of OCF forms
- Knowledge of LAT proceedings
- Knowledge of tort and the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Job Duties
- Requesting productions
- Drafting and preparing correspondence to opposing counsel, insurance companies and clients
- Managing and satisfying documentary disclosure, s. 33 requests and undertakings
- Scheduling Case Conferences, LAT motions, Examination for Discoveries, Mediations, Pre-trials, Motions, client calls and settlement calls in a timely manner
- Drafting and submitting Case Conference Summaries, LAT Applications, Notices of Examination, Affidavits of Documents
- Corresponding with insurers, AB and Tort counsel and other law firms
- File management
Skills and Specifications
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
· Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere
· Exceptional administrative, organizational, analytical and time management skills
· Excellent work ethics and a strong attention to detail
· Advanced writing skills to prepare legal correspondence and complete forms
· Excellent oral and communication skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Concord, ON L4K 4M3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Personal injury: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person