Barrie | 3 + Years

Our client, a Medical Malpractice Law PC is a highly regarded boutique plaintiff medical malpractice law firm that focuses on providing exceptional legal services for its injured clients and their families.They never represents physicians, nurses, or hospitals.

They are looking for a full-time, highly capable Legal Assistant to join their team of professionals.

The ideal candidate is a detail oriented, conscientious individual with excellent oral and communication skills. The candidate should have at least three years of experience working in the personal injury field. The candidate should be prepared to collaborate with a team of professionals working on client files, as well as work independently to move files forward. Solid computer skills (including proficiency in Word, Primafact, Excel, PCLaw, and Adobe) are a definite requirement for this position. The ability to use legal software (for e.g. CanLii) would be an asset, however, we are prepared to train the right individual. The individual will be responsible for, among other things:

- answering the telephone
- completing intakes of calls from potential new clients
- requesting, receiving, reading, organizing and scanning documents




- completing conflict searchesdiarizing limitation period deadlines
- tracking critical filing deadlines
- drafting correspondence
- drafting court documents based on office precedents
- preparing for and attending in-office file brainstorming meetings
- file management
- completing diarizations, and sending follow-up requests
- booking examinations for discovery
- booking meetings which sometimes includes booking travel and accommodations to meetings
- dealing with clients, medical and other experts, third parties like OHIP and other insurers, and defence counsel and their teams
- utilizing the Ontario Court filing portal and Case Center
- drafting lists of assessable disbursements; and
- drafting final accounts and closing letters.

Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000

Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.

Tagged as: Intermediate, Private Practice

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📌 Legal Assistant – Plaintiff (in-office role) (Barrie)
🏢 ZSA Legal Recruitment
📍 Barrie