Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Personal Injury

BOYNECLARKE•Dartmouth, NS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are in search of a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our small but mighty Personal Injury team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable being responsible for both legal administrative support and paralegal duties associated with managing files through their full life cycle. If you lead with empathy in your communication and are eager to work in a collaborative environment, you will thrive in this position.

Requirements

Graduate of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program with 1-2 years of experience.
Exceptional organization, attention to detail, time management, and communication skills with the ability to provide exceptional customer service, including patience, empathy, and understanding.
Critical thinker, problem solver, self-motivated, and a team player with a positive attitude excited to contribute to a collaborative culture.
Adept at using technology such as Outlook and Microsoft Office, with a talent for learning new software quickly.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of personal injury and/or insurance law, and court systems would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Conduct client intake, open files, and keep files up-to-date and organized.
Schedule client meetings, manage Lawyer’s calendar, and coordinate all related documentation and logistics.
Draft and prepare pleadings, litigation disclosure, and other court documents.
Manage all incoming and outgoing communications, including mail, faxes, and basic inquiries from clients, lawyers, adjusters, etc.
Transcribe dictations, prepare and file court documents, correspondence, and other legal paperwork.
Request, organize, and manage necessary documentation, such as discovery, undertakings, medical records, etc.
Review, analyze, and flag relevant information in file documents for Lawyer review.
Assist Lawyer with contacting and interviewing witnesses.
Monitor and track all civil procedure deadlines.
Update clients on case status.
Handle billing and invoicing.
Process file settlements and close files.
Assist other Personal Injury team members as needed.