Job Description

Job Summary

We are a small but growing firm located near the 427 in the western GTA. We are looking for an experienced legal assistant to join our injury litigation team. The successful candidate will have at least 2 to 5 years of direct experience with all aspects of injury litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail as well as an ability to work well with other team members.

Responsibilities

Order, organize and index client documents Prepare standard correspondence Prepare and file standard court forms Enter data into file management software Maintaining and organizing client files Proofreading documents for accuracy, grammar, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Conduct client interviews to gather necessary information for cases. Provide administrative support by scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and handling communications.

Qualifications

Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail. Excellent written and spoken English language skills Strong proofreading skills Exceptional organizational skills. An understanding of the injury litigation process Strong interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with staff, clients, and opposing parties An understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, ) and some experience with Filvevine would be an asset.
Join our team as a Legal Assistant where you will contribute significantly to our operations while developing your professional skills in the legal field!

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $45,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
Education:

AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:

legal assistant: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person