Personal Injury Lawyer

Job summary

Assess personal injury files using medical evidence, meet with clients, prepare and review pleadings and other legal documents, and conduct legal research and correspondence. Represent clients at hearings, motions, discoveries, pre-trials, and trials, and negotiate settlements.

Job details

1. EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER (AB & TORT): JSM Law is growing and we are looking for an in-person, Personal Injury Lawyer to join our team. The candidate would be familiar with BOTH Accident Benefits and Tort. Responsibilities for the Lawyer include, but are not limited to: · Assessing files based on medical evidence · Meet with clients · Drafting, reviewing, amending Pleadings · Prepare Statements of Claim, Mediation Memorandum, trial records, and other hearings at the LAT, etc. · Research, factum writing, correspondence with opposing counsel · Attend and represent clients for Motions, Examinations for Discovery, pre-trials, trials, etc. · Settlement of claims · Other duties as required. Qualifications for Lawyer · J.D. or LL.B. with exceptional academic credentials; · License to practice law in Ontario; · Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario; · 4+ years of experience in Personal Injury; · Exceptional written and verbal communication and negotiation skills; · Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills; · Ability to work independently and strong work ethics; · Ability to communicate effectively with clients. · Demonstrated knowledge and interest in personal injury law specifically plaintiff personal injury · Client-centric focused with a proven passion to make a difference · “Roll up the sleeves” workflow and practice approach Salary: · Salary commensurate to experience Benefits: · Single Coverage of Dental care · Single Coverage of Vision benefits · Life Insurance (single coverage) · Single Coverage of Extended health care · 2 weeks vacation and 4 sick days (pro-rated) · On-Site parking Note: This is an in-person position (Work from home is not available) Please email Yanira Monterroza at yanira@jsmlaw.ca and feel free to visit our website at www.jsmlaw.ca Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: · Company events · Dental care · Extended health care · Life insurance · On-site parking · Paid time off · Vision care Application question(s): · What is your salary range expectation? · How many years of experience do you have in Personal Injury? · Have you handled any personal injury files from start to finish? Work Location: In person

What you’ll do

Assess personal injury files using medical evidence, meet with clients, prepare and review pleadings and other legal documents, and conduct legal research and correspondence. Represent clients at hearings, motions, discoveries, pre-trials, and trials, and negotiate settlements.

Requirements

Requires a J.D. or LL.B., an Ontario license to practice law, good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and at least four years of personal injury experience. Candidates should have knowledge of plaintiff personal injury law, strong communication and negotiation abilities, excellent organization and time management, and a client-focused, independent work approach.

Benefits

• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Life Insurance
• Extended Health Care
• Paid Time Off
• Company Events
• On-Site Parking

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Injury Law
• Accident Benefits
• Tort Law
• Medical Evidence Assessment
• Client Meetings
• Pleadings Drafting and Review
• Legal Research
• Factum Writing
• Negotiation
• Settlement of Claims
• Motions
• Examinations for Discovery
• Pre-Trials
• Trials
• Client Communication
• Time Management

Job areas

• Legal