Legal Assistant/Law Clerk - Accident Benefits And Tort

Verkhovets Law, a fast-paced litigation firm seeks a diligent, determined Legal Assistant/Law Clerk with experience in personal injury law to join our team.

Education & Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in personal injury law;
• Completion of accredited legal assistant and/or law clerk program required;
• Knowledge of accident benefits and the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule;
• Knowledge of tort and the Rules of Civil Procedure;
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Job Duties

• Requesting productions from various medical facilities, employers, government agencies etc.;
• Drafting and preparing correspondence to opposing counsel, insurance companies and clients;
• Preparing and submitting various OCF forms to insurer;
• 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 clients, insurers, AB and Tort counsel and representatives from various companies and organizations;
• File management to ensure accuracy and compliance with deadlines;
• Performing other administrative duties as required.

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-$65,000.00 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