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legal assistant

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Employer details Glowinsky Law

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*Glowinsky Law* is currently seeking a *Legal Assistant* with approximately 1-3 years of experience in Plaintiff personal injury law (tort claims, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, accident benefits, falls, long-term disability benefits denials, etc.). *Attributes of Candidate:* * A strong client-service approach * Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills; and a strong attention to detail * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful, organized, and work with minimal instruction or supervision * The ability to work within tight timelines to meet deadlines while reassessing priorities as needed * Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties * Being proactive and taking initiative in anticipation of the next steps on an assigned task *Qualifications:* * Completion of a post-secondary Legal Assistant or Law Clerk course * A minimum of one year experience in civil litigation * In-depth understanding of personal injury and legal terminology * Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure * Computer and typing skills (55 wpm or higher); and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe Pro, digital dictation, etc. * Experience working with PCLaw, Primafact, ACL, Tracument, Filevine, etc. is an asset *Responsibilities:* * Handling all administrative duties, including email and calendar management, coordinating meetings, scanning and circulating mail, etc. * Under professional legal supervision, preparing legal documents and correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions * Ensuring all physical and electronic filing is organized and up to date on a regular basis * Occasional transcribing digital dictation * Delegating tasks to, and coordinating with, other administrative departments * Providing backup coverage in the absence of other team members * Other duties, as assigned We offer a competitive salary and group benefits package and a tremendous learning environment for any candidate seeking growth in this area of law. All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence. Please forward your resume with a cover letter and salary expectations. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $36,830.02-$64,827.17 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking Experience: * Personal Injury Law in Ontario: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person