21 Oct
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Elkin Injury Law
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St. Catharines
21 Oct
Elkin Injury Law
St. Catharines
Job description
Elkin Injury Law is in search of a full time Litigation Law Clerk/Legal Assistant, preferably a graduate from a Law Clerk/Legal Assistant program, with Personal Injury litigation experience.
Applicants must be enthusiastic and motivated to work hard to meet important deadlines. Applicants must possess the ability to multi-task in a prioritized fashion, with robust attention to detail.
Strong typing skills and familiarity with several computer programs, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office are essential, in addition to clear verbal and written communication, organizational and inter-personal skills.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Types : Full-time
- Job Requirements _
- Managing undertakings and refusals
- General file handling and management (on tort files and Accident Benefits files)
- Production of files and documents, including preparation of Affidavit of Documents, summaries of productions and discovery briefs
- Managing calendars
- Maintaining daily contact with clients in a professional manner
- Other general duties as required
- Qualifications _
- Completion of accredited legal assistant and or law clerk program an asset
- 1+ years’ experience in dealing with Tort and accident benefits matters (plaintiff personal injury or insurance defense experience)
- Demonstrated experience providing administrative support in an environment with a broad variety of administrative and clerical functions
- Advanced familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
- Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and sound decision making skills to resolve problems and or escalate as appropriate
- Demonstrated advanced writing skills to prepare legal correspondence and complete forms
- Ability to exercise good judgment when dealing with clients
- Positive and friendly demeanor
Benefits :
- Casual Dress
- Sick Time
- Appointment time
- On-site parking
Pay: $38,000.00-$45,000.00 per year
Benefits :
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience :
- Law Clerk: 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)
- Filing: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Law Clerk/legal Assistant (St. Catharines)
🏢 Elkin Injury Law
📍 St. Catharines