Legal Assistant Tort

1 week ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Cariati Law Professional Corporation Full time $40,000 - $50,000 per year

Want to join one of the best Personal Injury Law firms in Mississauga? Our firm is seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal with Tort experience to join our Personal Injury team. Bring your Plaintiff Tort law experience and exceptional writing, organizational and communication skills and be prepared to deal with fascinating "high profile" cases. Our firm offers many benefits, including an optional 4 Day-Work Week. Apply today

Primary Duties Include:

  • Preparation and editing of correspondence and legal documents (including pleadings, affidavits of documents, trial records, affidavits of service, notice letters, etc.)
  • Reviewing documentation and claims from new files

  • Organizing and requesting productions and medical documentation from clients and service providers

    -Scheduling court proceedings, including Examinations for Discovery, Mediation and Pre-Trials;

  • Assisting with authorizations and productions

  • Complying with undertakings in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure

  • Opening and closing files

  • Maintaining daily contact with clients

  • Scheduling appointments

  • Issuing and filing documents in accordance with appropriate deadlines and limitations

  • Drafting, editing, and filing Statement of Claims and other legal documents in the Superior Court of Justice and Small Claims Court

  • Review documents and preparing written materials related to personal injury and employment litigation in Ontario

  • Requesting Motor Vehicle Accident Reports, MTO Searches, Property Searches, Corporate and other searches necessary to obtain documents required for litigation

  • Communication with our process server regarding service of issued Statements of Claim

  • Ensuring claims are served in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure

  • Other general and administrative duties as required

Required Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

  • Minimum 1 year of Plaintiff Personal Injury experience

  • Legal Assistant Diploma or Paralegal Diploma, along with any other legal continuing education courses are an asset

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while paying attention to detail

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

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

  • Able to work in person in our main office, located in Mississauga

  • General understanding of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and the Limitations Act

  • Strong technical skills (including experience with Microsoft Office, Primafact, Filevine, Medchart Caselines and the Justice Services Online Filing Portal, preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Extended health care

Experience:

  • legal assistant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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