Legal Assistant and Law Clerk - North York, Canada - Glowinsky Law

Description

Glowinsky Law, based in North York, is currently seeking a
Legal Assistant or Law Clerk with approximately 1-3 years of experience in Plaintiff personal injury law (tort claims, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, accident benefits, falls, long-term disability benefits denials, etc.), the medical profession, or occupational therapy. This position requires a highly-organized professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and an ability to multi-task.

• A strong clientservice approach
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills; and a strong attention to detail
• Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to be resourceful, organized, and work with mínimal instruction or supervision
• The ability to work within tight timelines to meet deadlines while reassessing priorities as needed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties
• Being proactive and taking initiative in anticipation of the next steps on an assigned task

Qualifications:

• Completion of a postsecondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course, a law clerk diploma from a recognized community college, or a medical background is an asset
• A minimum of one year experience in civil litigation
• Indepth understanding of personal injury and legal terminology
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Computer and typing skills (55 wpm or higher); and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Experience working with PCLaw, Primafact, ACL, Tracument, Filevine, etc. is an asset
• A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and writing skills

Responsibilities:

• Administration of accident benefits claims
• Preparing and editing correspondence and legal documents
• Communication with clients, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel
• Performing the daily tasks necessary to assist the lawyer with file management
• Assisting in the management of the lawyer's practice, including calendar management, client meetings, hearings and other various administrative tasks, as required

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Personal Injury Law: 2 years (required)


Work Location:
In person