legal assistant
Posted on
October 15, 2024
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Glowinsky Law
Job details
*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
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LocationNorth York, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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