Legal Assistant

Harte Law, Richmond Hill

About us

Harte Law is a boutique firm that has done one thing for over two decades: represent patients and families seriously harmed by medical error. We act only for plaintiffs and are recognized as a Tier 1 medical negligence firm, a firm other lawyers call when a case is complex or headed for trial. Through hard work and attention to detail, our small team regularly wins cases defended by some of Canada’s best, most well-resourced law firms. We are proud of the positive difference we make in our clients’ lives. We are looking to add a new member to our team. You will not be one of a dozen people doing the same job. What you do will be noticed, and will matter to the outcome of real cases. Although we handle cases from across Canada, our office is in Richmond Hill.

The role

We are recruiting for a full-time, in-office Legal Assistant to work directly with our lawyers and clerks. Responsibilities will include:

- Front desk: Answer calls, manage incoming and outgoing mail, re-order office supplies as needed.

- Case management: open, close and update files in our practice management system, follow up with assigned tasks in the practice management system, save incoming correspondence, medical records, expert reports and invoices to correct file.

- Client intake: gather and summarize information for our lawyers to assess potential cases, primarily by interviewing prospective clients,



and when appropriate asking them for medical records; communicate results of client intake to potential clients.

We work in a collaborative, team-based setting. In addition to the responsibilities listed above, from time to time there will be opportunities to assist with legal or medical research, draft court documents, prepare chronologies and witness examination outlines. Compensation and benefits will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and the value we anticipate you providing to the firm.

What we are looking for

Experience in law, medicine or a related environment where confidentiality and accuracy matter is an asset. We value problem solvers a with strong work ethic. The successful candidate will be:

- Someone people trust quickly, and who can stay calm and kind with a caller who is upset, unwell, grieving or psychotic.

- Discrete. You will handle confidential, highly personal information every day.

- Somone with strong organizational instincts, who notices the thing that has not come back yet, and will follow up without being asked; and who is able to complete tasks without repeating the same step multiple times.

- Comfortable with technology.

- Able to communicate in clear, professional English

- Comfortable with dogs (office dog on premises)

To apply

Send a resume and one-page cover letter to [email protected]

Pay: From $41,799.24 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Harte Law Professional
📍 Canada