Job Description

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-$55,000.00 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