Legal Assistant level I (12-month contract)

The Junior Legal Assistant will have knowledge of tort law and court processes, and have the ability to handle confidential information with integrity, discretion and diplomacy. The daily duties of the job include but are not limited to:

- Managing charts and calendars.

- Drafting various correspondences.

- Scanning various documents.

- Preparing and updating Undertaking Charts.

- Preparing Medical Briefs and CDs.

- Preparing Affidavit of Documents and Trial Records.

- Preparing for and attending Team Meeting.

- Scheduling Examinations for Discovery.

- Scheduling Medical Assessments.

- Reviewing, requesting and serving various documents.

Qualifications and Skills

- Knowledge of tort law and court processes.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

- Strong command of the English language and superior communication skills (both verbal and written).

- Exceptional organization and time management skills.

- Great adaptability skills and the ability to work under pressure.

- Excellent attention to detail skills.

- Proactive problem solving skills and possess excellent interpersonal and client service skills.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence to Pearl Graham at pgraham@oatleyvigmond.com. Please include a cover letter, resume and reference letters if available.

We thank all candidates for their interest in Oatley Vigmond; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Oatley Vigmond is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information about our firm, please visit our website at www.oatleyvigmond.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events
On-site parking
Paid time-off
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:

Overtime pay (when applicable)
Ability to commute/relocate:

Barrie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

legal assistant: 1 year (an asset)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Barrie, ON L4M 6C1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

DCS / DEC (required)
Work Location: In person