Tort/Accident Benefits Legal Assistant

Verkhovets Law, a fast-paced litigation firm seeks an Accidnet Benefits Legal Assistant with 1-3 years experience.

Education & Qualifications

• College diploma in Paralegal Program
• Knowledge of accident benefits and the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
• Knowledge of OCF forms
• Knowledge of LAT proceedings
• Basic knowledge of the 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 and s. 33 requests
• Scheduling Case Conferences, LAT motions, client calls and settlement calls in a timely manner
• Drafting and submitting Case Conference Summaries and LAT Applications
• Corresponding with insurers 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
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vaughan, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Personal injury: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person