Job Description

Verkhovets Law,

a fast-paced litigation firm seeks an

Tort/Accident Benefits Legal Assistant

with

1-3 years experience.

Education & Qualifications

Completion of accredited legal assistant and/or law clerk program required Knowledge of accident benefits and the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule*
Knowledge of OCF forms Knowledge of LAT proceedings Knowledge of 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, 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 insurers, AB and Tort counsel 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 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