Our client based in Ottawa is a Large Personal Injury Law Firm and they are seeking an Accident Benefits Clerk with 2-5+ years of experience specifically in Accident Benefits. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with good business acumen and a strong grasp of the industry.
Responsibilities and Duties :
- Drafts written communications & legal documents.
- Communicates with clients on behalf of lawyer.
- Prepares and files legal documents.
- Preparation of files prior to discovery.
- Answers routine correspondence and initiates follow-up as required.
- Prepares reports including gathering and summarizing data.
- Arranges appointments pertaining to meetings, mediations and examinations for discovery.
- Prepare files for case conference and hearings.
- Organizing settlement discusses with counsel and / or adjusters.
- Other administrative duties as required.
Requirements :
Legal assistant diploma or Paralegal Diploma2-5 years of plaintiff personal injury experienceAbility to work with minimum supervision and have superior critical thinking skills.Strong technical skills, including Microsoft OfficeStrong verbal and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills, the ability to work well under pressure and with a high volume of files (an average of 200 with varying difficulty)Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining keen attention to detail.Excellent interpersonal and client service skillsWorking knowledge of Accidents Benefits an asset.Maintain physical files in pristine order and update knowledge management systems as needed.Ability to work overtime as needed.