Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

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  • Ontario
  • $55,000-70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Legal Assistant - Personal Injury
Ottawa, ON
Reference # AC - 6967Our client, a dynamic downtown Ottawa law firm is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Personal Injury Litigation team.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Answering and documenting cold calls from prospective clients
  • Editing and formatting legal documents (pleadings, retainer agreements, affidavits, notices, and Statements of Claim)
  • Creating and updating timetables for court filings and deadlines
  • Submitting court filings
  • Preparing correspondence and client communications
  • Maintaining client files (paper and electronic) including conflict checks using a document management system
  • Coordinating schedules, hearings and meetings
  • Docketing and billing time, preparing accounts, tracking disbursements via legal accounting software
  • Liaising with clients, courts and opposing counsel
  • Maintaining internal file tracking documents
  • Maintaining a bring forward and reminder system
  • Maintaining the general firm mailbox for phones and emails
  • Assisting in the preparation of legal and court proceedings such as examinations, mediations, trials, etc.
  • Preparing boardrooms for internal and client meetings including setup, catering and audio-visual needs
  • Assisting three lawyers with their general administrative needs
  • Assisting law clerks as required
  • Assisting with general office support such as scanning, printing, couriers and backup reception duties
YOUR REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum three (3) years of work experience as a legal or administrative assistant
  • Completion of a legal or administrative program or diploma
  • Litigation or personal injury legal experience is an asset
  • Very strong technical skills using Microsoft Office
  • Strong legal specific technical skills with Document Management software and Legal Accounting software is an asset
  • Ability to work closely, and in collaboration with lawyers, other clerks, and staff
  • Able to work and reason independently on client files
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact directly with our clients, with care and consideration
  • Strong communication skills to interact directly and diplomatically with counsel and other legal professionals outside of the firm
  • Strong time management skills (able to prioritize with minimal supervision)
  • Strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to multi-task
Salary range: $55,000 to $70,000 commensurate with experienceThis listing is for a current, existing vacancy.To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below.For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Muna Dhere, Recruitment Specialist at mdhere@kbrs.ca or 647-480-1718 If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Muna Dhere know.Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our site and subscribe.

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