Legal Assistant

Unified LLP is growing again!

We are a collegial and collaborative law firm practicing plaintiff side employment law, human rights and disability insurance law (short-term and long-term disability).

Our office is looking to hire a Legal Assistant to join our growing team.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• With direction, complete administrative tasks related to short-term and long-term disability matters
• Draft, review and proofread correspondence, documents and forms ensuring accuracy and completeness before sending out or filing
• Organize, open and manage client files
• Order requisite records, including medical records
• Ensure time-sensitive documents are managed effectively
• Be familiar with the filing requirements for Ontario Courts
• Maintain tickler systems to monitor key dates for task management
• Schedule meetings and co-ordinate appointments as required
• General administrative duties including scanning, faxing, and binding
• Posting of expenses (matter and non-matter) and paying invoices
• Other duties as assigned

Core Skills & Requirements:

• REQUIRED: Experience and/or strong familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure of Ontario
• REQUIRED: Minimum of 2-year experience as a legal assistant in litigation
• REQUIRED: Minimum of 1 year experience as a legal assistant in disability law (i.e., short-term and long-term disability)
• ASSET: experience with Clio
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) and Adobe Acrobat or Foxit
• Possess well-developed organizational and time management skills in order to manage multiple priorities with ease in order to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills help you to build relationships and provide excellent client service
• As a confident self-starter, you work well both independently and in a team environment
• Operate with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Show good judgment and respond well to constructive feedback

Salary: Competitive with industry standards and will depend on factors, including level of relevant experience and fit with our firm.

Starting: from $55,000 – $70,000.

Benefits: The position also includes group benefits.

This is an In-Person role.

We will only consider those with the required experience.

Please address your resume and/or cover letter to Christopher Kim. All documents received will be held in strict confidence.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Clio: 1 year (preferred)
• Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure: 1 year (required)
• Ontario disability insurance law: 1 year (preferred)
• Legal assistant in Ontario: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $45,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Personal injury or disability insurance law: 1 year (required)
• Legal Assistant in Ontario, Canada: 1 year (required)
• Clio: 1 year (preferred)