Overview
Legal Assistant | Personal Injury/Tort Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Hays
Position: Legal Assistant | Personal Injury (Tort)
Your New Company The firm is a well-established and respected legal practice specializing in Personal Injury Law. With a commitment to providing exceptional legal services, the firm prides itself on its
collaborative
and supportive
work environment
. The team is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for their clients while fostering
professional growth
and development for their staff.
Your New Role The firm is currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their
dynamic
team. The successful candidate will possess superior
multitasking
abilities and the capacity to manage a heavy workload efficiently. This role requires experience in a litigation environment, along with strong organizational,
communication
, and
problem-solving skills
. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure and demonstrate excellent
attention to detail
.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing legal documents such as Affidavit of Documents, Trial Records, Notice of Examinations, Discovery Plans, Affidavit of Service, and Motion Confirmations.
Drafting and sending correspondence to clients, medical professionals, business offices, insurance companies, and defense counsel.
Coordinating with process servers for the service and filing of court materials.
Liaising with court offices regarding motions, pre-trials, and trial bookings.
Acting as a liaison between lawyers and various internal and external parties on the status and progression of each file.
Scheduling and maintaining lawyers’ calendars for Examinations for Discovery, Mediations, meetings, settlement calls, etc.
Requesting and fulfilling undertakings.
Managing invoices, maintaining accounting records, and preparing accounts.
Communicating professionally with clients and colleagues, exercising judgment, and working independently to resolve administrative issues.
Demonstrating confidence, dependability, and strong initiative in a
team-oriented
atmosphere.
What You’ll Need to Succeed Diploma or Certificate in Legal Administration or equivalent.
3 or more years of legal support experience in Personal Injury (Tort) in Ontario.
Prior experience and knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, court practices, and procedures.
Proficiency in Word, Outlook, PC Law, and Filevine.
Excellent grammar skills and
attention to detail
.
Strong communication skills
, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and all firm members.
What You’ll Get in Return The firm values its employees and offers a
competitive compensation package
:
Competitive salary
range of $60,000 to $70,000 plus discretionary bonus.
Comprehensive benefits
, vacation and
paid time off
and sick days.
Two
remote working
days per week after probation period.
Positive and
inclusive work environment
.
Support for professional growth
and well-being.
What You Need to Do Now If you’re interested in this role, click ‘
apply now
‘ to forward an
up-to-date
copy of your CV, or call us now.
Title: Legal Assistant | Personal Injury/Tort
Company: Hays
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
