Job Description

MacIsaac Gow LLP is a dynamic and growing injury firm in Mississauga. We represent our clients in all aspects of motor vehicle accident, personal injury and property claims in courts and tribunals throughout Ontario. We are looking to expand our team with motivated, hard-working, independent people who are eager to help others, while starting or continuing their career in the litigation field.

As a successful candidate you will have the opportunity to be part of our team of professionals that do great litigation work in a positive working environment.

Duties include:

Compassionate client interaction, by email, telephone, video conferencing, and in person Preparing service of court documentations, arranging for service of documents with external process servers and document pickups Preparing intake information for new file opening, opening new files completely Managing and maintaining lawyers' schedules and agendas Document preparation, preparing, editing and formatting correspondence and legal documents, (OCF forms, pleadings, factums, motions, affidavit of documents, trial briefs, etc.) Managing large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval process to ensure ease of reference to electronic records. Preparing correspondence to adjusters, counsel and clients Scheduling appointments, examinations for discoveries, mediations, calls, etc. Managing and maintaining lawyers' calendars, schedules and agendas Scheduling examinations for discoveries, meditation, calls between counsels Reviewing and summarizing medical and liability documentation, both pre- and post-discovery (undertakings) Prepare and maintain undertaking charts Preparing notices of examinations, discovery plans, affidavit of documents, motion records Corresponding and bookings with court reporting services, interpreters, transportations needs, if necessary Arranging independent medical examinations, including preparing medical briefs

Skills and Experience Required:

Ability to speak comfortably, confidently, empathetically, and knowledgeably with clients, lawyers, clinics, employers, adjusters and court staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including taking and giving oral and written instructions Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work with minimal supervision in a busy work environment within established time frames Attention to detail with a desire to take initiative. Ability to organize files, revise, proofread and edit documents, and manage a busy and fast-paced practice Ability to work both independently and as part of a collegial team Mature work ethic and good sense of humour Ability to learn new computer programs as needed Willingness to learn and continue to develop Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel Post-secondary, college, or other formal/on-the-job training Strong working knowledge of accident benefits and tort law, court forms, and the Rules of Civil Procedure*
Ability to speak other languages is considered an asset
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Oakville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Law Clerk: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person