15 Oct
Glowinsky Law
North York
Job details
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Job type
- Full-time
- Permanent
Shift and schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Location
Glowinsky Law in North York, ON
Benefits
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- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Full job description
Glowinsky Law is currently seeking a Legal Assistant 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.).
Attributes of Candidate:
- A strong client-service approach
- Excellent spelling, grammar,
and proofreading skills; and a strong attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful, organized, and work with minimal 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 post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course
- A minimum of one year experience in civil litigation
- In-depth 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), Adobe Pro, digital dictation, etc.
- Experience working with PCLaw, Primafact, ACL, Tracument, Filevine, etc. is an asset
Responsibilities:
- Handling all administrative duties, including email and calendar management, coordinating meetings, scanning and circulating mail, etc.
- Under professional legal supervision, preparing legal documents and correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions
- Ensuring all physical and electronic filing is organized and up to date on a regular basis
- Occasional transcribing digital dictation
- Delegating tasks to, and coordinating with, other administrative departments
- Providing backup coverage in the absence of other team members
- Other duties, as assigned
We offer a competitive salary and group benefits package and a tremendous learning environment for any candidate seeking growth in this area of law.
All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence.
Please forward your resume with a cover letter and salary expectations.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- Personal Injury Law: 1 year (required)
- Civil Litigation: 1 year (preferred)
- Legal Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-10-14
▶️ Legal Assistant
🖊️ Glowinsky Law
📍 North York