We are a busy personal injury firm seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accident Benefits Assistant / Clerk to join our team.
The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our Accident Benefits Paralegal. This position requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
The role of the Accident Benefits Assistant / Clerk consists of the following :
- Assist with preparation of various OCF forms for accident benefits and submitting them to the insurer, including submitting expenses (OCF-6) to the insurer on behalf of the client
- Contacting insurers when benefits are not paid or delayed
- Requesting productions from clients and third parties to satisfy documentary disclosure on LAT Appeals and s. 33 requests
- Drafting and preparing correspondence to insurance companies and clients
- Tracking denials and limitation dates to ensure clients' rights are protected
- Scheduling Case Conferences, LAT motions, client calls and settlement calls in a timely manner
- Familiarity with drafting and submitting Case Conference Summaries, LAT Applications, Motions, Summons to a Witness and updating Witness Charts
- Liaison with treatment clinics
- Administrative tasks, including scanning, photocopying, coordinating with clients, file management
Qualifications
- Experience in Accident Benefits as an assistant / clerk, or in a similar role with at least 2 years experience
- Knowledge of accident benefits and the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
- Knowledge of OCF forms
- Knowledge of LAT Rules and proceedings
- Basic knowledge of the tort and the Rules of Civil Procedure is beneficial
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Excellent multi-tasking, proof-reading and organizational abilities
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent work ethics and a strong attention to detail is a must
- Good people skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and / or within a team environment
- Experience in a personal injury firm is a plus
- Tort experience is a plus
- Familiarity with Primafact is advantageous
Qualified applicants are invited to forward their "resume, references and salary expectations" to our office manager, Tammy Cluett at tcluett@steinmetzlawyers.
ca who will be reviewing applications and meeting with candidates . To expedite matters please be sure to provide all documents / information requested when applying.
Compensation will be determined based on education and experience. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only serious applicants will be considered and those selected for an interview will be contacted.