Personal Injury Legal Assistant
Our client is a well-established plaintiff-side Personal Injury law firm located in downtown Toronto. The firm is known for its supportive team environment, strong file management practices, and commitment to delivering excellent client service.
About the Role
This opportunity is ideal for a Personal Injury Legal Assistant who enjoys the organizational and coordination side of litigation support.
The primary focus of this role is file coordination, including obtaining and tracking important documents and ensuring undertakings are satisfied following examinations for discovery. You will also be responsible for scheduling key litigation events such as discoveries, mediations, and independent medical examinations, while maintaining accurate calendars and follow-ups.
This is not a drafting-heavy role. Instead, it is well-suited to someone who is detail-oriented, persistent, and highly organized, and who takes pride in keeping files moving efficiently.
Salary Range
$50,000 - $65,000
What You Bring
- 1–3 years of experience working in a plaintiff Personal Injury law firm
- Legal Assistant designation needed
- Experience requesting and following up on medical records, police reports, OHIP, employment files, and other third-party productions
- Familiarity with undertakings and post-discovery follow-up
- Experience scheduling discoveries, mediations, IMEs, and managing calendars
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Confidence communicating with third parties by phone and email
- A proactive, common-sense approach and the ability to work independently
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.
Personal Injury Legal Assistant · Forge Recruitment