Legal Assistant/Office Manager

The Law office of Suzanne Dajczak is a busy boutique law office providing specialized legal services in the area of Workplace Safety and Insurance Law and Employment Law to clients throughout the Province. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide practical, creative and diligent representation to injured workers who have been denied WSIB benefits combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and excellent track record in obtaining benefits for our clients. With Suzanne being the first lawyer in the Province to be certified a s a WSIB specialist by the Law Society of Ontario representing injured workers and our commitment to continuing legal education gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

We are currently seeking a legal assistant with a passion for customer service who enjoys a fast paced environment and has excellent time management and organizational skills who are keen to expand their knowledge and enjoys working with supportive and knowledgeable colleagues.

Responsibilities will include

-opening and closing files,

-answering client inquiries,

-drafting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence

-maintaining a physical and electronic case management system

-preparing reports including gathering and summarizing data

-file appeal documentation

-enter time dockets

-schedule hearings

-keeping files and tickler system up to date

-legal research

=prepare invoices and retainers

-general office administration including bookkeeping functions

-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in the legal industry preferably in Plaintiff Personal injury work or WSIB claim management
• Team-player attitude with strong communication skills both written and oral
• Excellent work ethic
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft office, PCLaw, Sage, Adobe and Abacus
• Ability to multi-task and manage your time in a high volume environment
• Willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong working knowledge with all accounting and billing procedures
• Completion of a Legal Assistant or Law Clerk Diploma, or similar.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• legal assistant: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person