Unified LLP is growing again!

We are a collegial and collaborative law firm practicing plaintiff side disability insurance law (short-term and long-term disability).

Our office is looking to hire a Legal Assistant to join our growing team.

Summary of Responsibilities include:

- With direction, complete administrative tasks related to short-term and long-term disability matters
- Draft, review and proofread correspondence, documents and forms ensuring accuracy and completeness before sending out or filing
- Organize, open and manage client files
- Order requisite records, including medical records
- Ensure time-sensitive documents are managed effectively
- Be familiar with the filing requirements for Ontario Courts
- Maintain tickler systems to monitor key dates for task management
- Schedule meetings and co-ordinate appointments as required
- General administrative duties including scanning and binding
- Posting of expenses (matter and non-matter)
- Others duties as assigned

Core Skills & Requirements:

- REQUIRED: Experience and/or strong familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure of Ontario
- REQUIRED: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant in personal injury litigation in Ontario
- REQUIRED: experience with Clio
- REQUIRED: experience with OCPP
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) and Adobe Acrobat




- Possess well-developed organizational and time management skills in order to manage multiple priorities with ease in order to meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills help you to build relationships and provide excellent client service
- As a confident self-starter, proactive, you work well both independently, and in a team environment
- Operate with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Show good judgment and respond well to constructive feedback

Salary: competitive with industry standards and will depend on factors, including level of relevant experience and fit with our firm.

Starting from $55,000 – $65,000.

Benefits: The position also includes group benefits.

This is an in-Person role with the opportunity to become hybrid.

We will only consider those that meet the required qualifications.

All documents received will be held in strict confidence.

Job Type: Full time

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Experience:

- Clio: 1 year (required)
- Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure: 1 year (required)
- Ontario disability insurance law: 1 year (preferred)
- legal assistant in Ontario: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Unified
📍 Canada