Description Our client based in Toronto is a Large Personal Injury Law Firm and they are seeking an Accident Benefits Clerk with 2-5 years of experience specifically in Accident Benefits.
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with good business acumen and a strong grasp of the industry.
Responsibilities and Duties :
- Drafts written communications & legal documents.
- Communicates with clients on behalf of lawyer.
- Prepares and files legal documents.
- Preparation of files prior to discovery.
- Answers routine correspondence and initiates follow-up as required.
- Prepares reports including gathering and summarizing data.
- Arranges appointments pertaining to meetings, mediations and examinations for discovery.
- Prepare files for case conference and hearings.
- Organizing settlement discusses with counsel and / or adjusters.
- Other administrative duties as required.
Job Requirements Requirements :
- Legal assistant diploma or Paralegal Diploma
- 2-5 years of plaintiff personal injury experience
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and have superior critical thinking skills.
- Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, the ability to work well under pressure and with a high volume of files (an average of 200 with varying difficulty)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining keen attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
- Working knowledge of Accidents Benefits an asset.
- Maintain physical files in pristine order and update knowledge management systems as needed.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications :
30+ days ago