Paralegal (Old Toronto)

Paralegal (Old Toronto)

15 Oct
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RCR Legal Services Professional
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Old Toronto

15 Oct

RCR Legal Services Professional

Old Toronto

Licensed Paralegal – WSIB/WSIAT PracticeRCR Legal Services Professional Corporation is dedicated to defending the rights of injured workers in Ontario. We have extensive experience representing injured workers in the management of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claims, appeals before the WSIB Appeals Services Division, and appeals before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT).Hours of Work9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch. Depending on workload and deadlines, you may occasionally be required to work beyond 5:00 p.m. to complete required tasks.Job Type: Hybrid Full time, 35 hours per week Salary: Starting at $60,000 per year, commensurate with experience Schedule: Monday to FridayRequirements of the PositionMinimum five years of experience working as a paralegal in a legal practice, preferably involving workers' compensation claims and appeals on behalf of injured workers. The successful candidate should have experience requesting, reviewing, analyzing and summarizing medical records and clinical notes, together with strong written communication, legal research, organizational and file-management skills.Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, CanLII,



Clio and Microsoft Outlook is preferred.Probationary PeriodEmployment will be subject to a three-month probationary period.Regular DutiesYour duties will include litigation and case-management support in a practice comprised primarily of administrative law proceedings, including appeals pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and Canada Pension Plan disability pension appeals.Duties and responsibilities will include:

- Reviewing and summarizing WSIB claim access files in accordance with office procedures;
- Preparing medical briefs and treatment chronologies;
- Reviewing and summarizing medical reports, clinical notes and records;
- Conducting initial client telephone intake interviews;
- Opening, organizing and maintaining client files;
- Preparing correspondence and gathering relevant medical and employment documentation;
- Conducting case law and policy research using CanLII and other relevant sources;
- Requesting expert medical reports and opinions;
- Preparing written submissions to the WSIB;
- Diarizing deadlines and following up with WSIB decision-makers regarding outstanding rulings;
- Assisting with WSIB and WSIAT appeal and hearing preparation; and
- Performing other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
- Experience: Paralegal — 5 years preferred.RCR Legal Services Professional Corporation

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5J 2H7

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