Seeking a Personal Injury Legal Assistant with experience in Ontario accident benefits and tort litigation to support a growing practice in Woodbridge, ON. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing personal injury files, coordinating medical records, communicating with clients and insurers, and providing administrative support to lawyers.
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal injury files involving motor vehicle accidents and slip-and-fall claims.
- Conduct client intakes, open files, and organize supporting documentation.
- Prepare OCF forms, notice letters, authorizations, and correspondence for lawyer review.
- Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, treatment providers, and opposing counsel.
- Request and follow up on medical records, clinical notes, employment records, and insurance documents.
- Track deadlines, appointments, outstanding requests, and file-related tasks.
- Maintain organized electronic accident benefits and tort files.
- Assist with documentation for Licence Appeal Tribunal proceedings and civil litigation.
- Coordinate document signing and update the firm's practice management system.
- Provide general administrative and legal support to lawyers.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in an Ontario personal injury law firm is required.
- Experience supporting both accident benefits and tort files.
- Familiarity with OCF forms, medical record requests, and insurer correspondence.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple files, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Professional and compassionate communication with injured clients.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PDF software, and electronic file management.
- Experience with CosmoLex and DocuSign is an asset.
- Legal Assistant or Law Clerk diploma is an asset.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while keeping lawyers updated.
