Core Focus:

• General file handling and management (on Tort and Accident Benefits files)
• Preparation and drafting of correspondence and legal documents (including motion records, Statement of Claim, pre-trial/mediation memos, pleadings, affidavits of documents, etc.) for filing and service
• Managing undertakings and refusals
• Managing calendars (scheduling examinations for discoveries, mediations etc.)
• Daily communication with clients and third parties in a professional manner
• Mediation, Trial and Arbitration preparation
• Drafting and maintaining file summaries
• Detailed review of all medical documentation
• Work on all aspects of liability, financial and medical investigations required to present a consistent case in a straightforward manner
• Prepare for examinations for discovery, case conferences, mediations, IBC and other insurance conferences, motions, appeals, pre-trial conferences, trials, and mediations/arbitrations and other hearings at the LAT, etc.
• Prepare cases for settlement negotiation

The Must Haves:

• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in personal injury law
• Experience working in a fast pace environment running 100+ files
• Extensive knowledge of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS)
• Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure
• Familiarity of all OCF forms
• Client-centric focused with a proven passion to make a difference
• “Roll up the sleeves” workflow and practice approach
• Critical thinker and creative problem solver
• Solution and client service oriented
• Tech savvy with proven commitment to efficiency and continuous learning
• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office, Time Matters and PC Law
• Persuasive writer with ability to evaluate and assess issues
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Flexibility to occasionally work overtime

Core Focus: 

• Provide candid, strategic advice to a diverse range of clients
• Positively engage your team and conduct regular file reviews to effectively plan and manage each case
• Draft a range of documents including facta, opinion letters, settlement conference memoranda, pleadings and various applications
• Conduct legal research
• The opportunity to work on all aspects of a case including liability, financial and medical investigations
• Attend examinations for discovery, case conferences, mediations, IBC and other insurance conferences, motions, appeals, pre-trial conferences, trials, and mediations/arbitrations and other hearings at the LAT, etc.
• Settlement negotiation 

The Must Haves: 

• LL.B or JD
• Member in good standing with LSO
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in personal injury law
• Client-centric focused with a proven passion to make a difference
• “Roll up the sleeves” workflow and practice approach
• Critical thinker and creative problem solver
• Solution and client service oriented
• Tech savvy with proven commitment to efficiency and continuous learning
• Ability to independently research and analyze applicable law and matters
• Persuasive writer with ability to evaluate and assess issues
• Mediation and trial experience are an asset
• A demonstrated interest in personal injury law, and/or litigation is preferred.