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The Administrative Alliance are a team of recruitment experts with over 60 years of combined experience. We are skilled at matching administrative professionals with their career goals. Please visit our website: https://www.masongroup.ca/administrativealliance/

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant for one of our clients located in downtown Toronto. This great opportunity will provide essential support to a Partner that specializes in personal injury. This position offers:

• Salary up to $80K (commensurate with experience)
• Benefits
• 3 weeks vacation + personal days
• RRSP match program
• 4 days in office and 1 day work from home

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Maintain daily calendar and manage incoming mail, emails, and client inquiries
• Conduct new client intakes
• Process production requests
• Assist in preparing, editing and proofreading correspondence, letters and various court documents
• Arrange appointments and schedule examinations for discovery and mediation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all case-related activities and ensure deadlines are met
• Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to ensure effective case management
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and skills:

• Post-secondary education in Law, Legal, or related field required
• Minimum 3-5 years Legal Assistant experience (personal injury or medical malpractice preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in using MS Office and legal software (Primafact and Timematters are an asset)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also being a team player

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 5 years (preferred)
• personal injury litigation: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Maintain daily calendar and manage incoming mail, emails, and client inquiries
• Conduct new client intakes
• Process production requests
• Assist in preparing, editing and proofreading correspondence, letters and various court documents
• Arrange appointments and schedule examinations for discovery and mediation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all case-related activities and ensure deadlines are met
• Collaborate with attorneys and other team members to ensure effective case management
• Other duties as assigne