Job Description

Oatley Vigmond is Ontario's Personal Injury Law Firm and we are currently seeking an Accident Benefits Assistant to join our Barrie Office. The successful candidate will have exemplary client service skills, and possess strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem solving and creative thinking skills.

Job Summary

The Accident Benefits Assistants provide daily administrative support to the Accident Benefits Specialists.

Responsibilities and Duties

Use various methods to communicate in a highly competent manner with insurance companies, treatment providers and clients

Create and maintain new client files, using various software with proficiency and in accordance with strict guidelines

Submit expense claim forms for clients

Create and send various letters to insurers, clients and treatment providers

Manage protected accounts

Diarize denials as limitations

Scan and route all reports from providers to applicable team members, receive and disperse all incoming faxes

Daily scanning including urgent requests as required

LAT responsibilities including formatting and preparing supporting documents for LAT application, issuing notice of withdrawal, processing insurer examinations and any referrals assessments

Coordinate transportation or accommodations for assessments when needed

Other additional duties assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Mandatory

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining superb organizational skills, attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Ability to deal effectively and pleasantly at all times with colleagues, clients and 3rd parties

Strong time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

Knowledge of Outlook calendar and Microsoft Office Suites with the ability to learn additional software applications with ease

Confident and dependable, with strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in a team oriented atmosphere

Preferred

Minimum of 2 years experience as an Accident Benefits/Tort Legal Administrator/ Law Clerk in Personal Injury Law Firm

Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Program or equivalent program using same skillset

Knowledge of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) and the Rules of Civil Procedure

Superior communication skills, both verbal and written

Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence to Pearl Graham at pgraham@oatleyvigmond.com. Please include a cover letter, copy of relevant diploma, etc., resume and reference letters if available.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Oatley Vigmond; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Oatley Vigmond is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.oatleyvigmond.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $43,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Barrie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person