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Legal Assistant
@ W3Global
York, Ontario
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Overview
W3Global is hiring a Legal Assistant for a growing personal injury law firm in Ontario, working in its Tort Department in North York. The role supports lawyers with day-to-day management of motor vehicle and negligence litigation files, including pleadings, court filings, deadlines and records. Full-time, permanent, on-site, pay depending on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Manage personal injury tort litigation files for lawyers
- Draft pleadings, correspondence and litigation documents
- Prepare, serve and file court documents by deadline
- Schedule examinations, mediations and motions
- Request and follow up on medical and employment records
Requirements summary:
- At least 2 years legal assistant experience in personal injury
- Plaintiff-side personal injury experience strongly preferred
- Knowledge of Ontario litigation procedure and Rules of Civil Procedure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software
- Strong organization and attention to detail
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Transit support |
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W3Global
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 24 |
Job description
Our client is a growing personal injury law firm representing individuals who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents and other negligence-related incidents throughout Ontario. The firm is seeking an experienced and organized Legal Assistant to join its Tort Department.
The successful candidate will support lawyers with the day-to-day management of personal injury litigation files, ensuring deadlines are met, documentation is properly maintained, and clients receive professional service.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will support lawyers with the day-to-day management of personal injury litigation files, ensuring deadlines are met, documentation is properly maintained, and clients receive professional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist lawyers with the day-to-day management of personal injury tort files.
- Draft and prepare pleadings, correspondence, Affidavits of Documents, undertakings, and other litigation documents.
- Prepare, serve, and file court documents in accordance with applicable deadlines.
- Schedule examinations for discovery, mediations, motions, and other litigation-related appointments.
- Request, organize, and follow up on medical records, clinical notes and records, OHIP summaries, employment records, and other productions.
- Assist with preparation for discoveries and mediations.
- Track undertakings, limitation periods, court deadlines, and other important dates.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, insurance adjusters, medical providers, and experts.
- Maintain organized and accurate electronic files.
- Provide general administrative and litigation support to lawyers.
- Monitor file progress and follow up on outstanding documentation and productions.
- Minimum 2 years of Legal Assistant experience in personal injury/tort litigation.
- Plaintiff-side personal injury experience is strongly preferred.
- Good knowledge of Ontario litigation procedures and the Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Experience preparing pleadings and litigation documents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice/case management software.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple files and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
- Depending on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- On-site parking.
- Opportunity to work directly with experienced personal injury lawyers in an established and growing practice.
- Location: North York, Ontario
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Work Arrangement: On-site
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