Verjee Law is expanding and looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant with Personal Injury experience. We are a supportive team that works together and has strong mentorship. We are looking for someone dependable and knowledgeable to support lawyers within our growing litigation practice and personal injury group. This is a tremendous opportunity to join our team with competitive salaries/bonus structure, benefits and a great work culture.

Must have a Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate or Diploma, relevant experience, strong analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills and strong computer skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Transcribe and type legal documents
• Drafting and preparing various legal documents including the online filing procedure
• Organize and expedite flow of work
• Route or answer correspondence
• Communicate with clients
• Schedule meetings
• General litigation and administrative support;
• File management
• Digital dictation transcription
• Calendar management
• Booking appointments and organizing internal and external meetings, including meeting preparation assistance; Drafting and/or preparing various legal documents; General correspondence and document production; and Entering time and preparing accounts as required.
• Prepare, draft, and revise legal documents and letters with minimal direction.
• Assist in trial preparation, including the organization of exhibits, witness lists and trial binders
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, insurance companies and opposing counsel
• Assist in the preparation for questioning and briefs as needed.
• Assist in trial preparation, including the organization of exhibits, witness lists and trial binders
• Draft pleadings such as Statements of Claim, write correspondence, and manage requests and follow-ups for medical records independently.
• Complete undertakings with minimal instruction and handle requests for productions autonomously.
• Utilize reminder or limitation systems to manage deadline dates effectively.
• Perform court searches, schedule various applications, questionings, and court dates.
• Coordinate independent medical examinations and the retention of experts.
• Communicate effectively and independently with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, counsel and external parties.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and apps (Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint).
• Exhibit excellent file management, proofreading, and appointment scheduling skills.
• Maintain strong attention to detail.
• Work independently, multitask, and prioritize effectively.
• Be highly organized and accustomed to high-level work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Requirements
• Diploma or Certificate from a Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program
• Advanced computer and word processing skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Outlook, PC Law, etc.)
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients and lawyers
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Detail-oriented individual with excellent proofreading skills
• A team player, proactive and willing to pitch-in, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Independent worker, able to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Motivated to excel and a willingness to learn new skills

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:
• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:
• Secondary School (required)

Experience:
• legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Language:
• English (required)

Work Location: In person