Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Personal Injury Legal Assistant 

Career Opportunity: Personal Injury Legal Assistant 

Location: Downtown Toronto, ON (Full-Time, In-Office)

Salary: Up to $80K (Based on Experience)

About the Role

Behind every well-run personal injury practice is a Legal Assistant who knows how to keep everything, and everyone, moving. Our Client, a highly regarded personal injury firm with a reputation for both strong results and a genuinely supportive internal culture, is looking to add that person to their team. This is a fully in-office position, the environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and built on real-time connection. Supporting 2–3 lawyers, you will play a key role in managing files, anticipating needs, and keeping day-to-day operations running seamlessly. It is the kind of firm where people are respected, workloads are handled thoughtfully, and team members are set up to succeed. 

What You’ll Do

• File Management: Oversee personal injury files from intake through to resolution, ensuring all documentation is organized, up to date, and easily accessible.
• Document Preparation: Draft, format, and revise correspondence, pleadings, mediation briefs, and other legal documents with a high level of accuracy.
• Client Communication: Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing updates, gathering information, and maintaining a professional and empathetic approach.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Manage calendars, book discoveries, mediations, and appointments, and coordinate with opposing counsel, experts, and third parties.
• Medical & Litigation Support: Request and track medical records, prepare summaries, and assist with productions and undertakings.
• Administrative Oversight: Keep files progressing by monitoring deadlines, maintaining bring-forward systems, and supporting lawyers with day-to-day practice needs.

What You Bring

• Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Personal Injury Legal Assistant within a law firm environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) and familiarity with legal software and file management systems.
• Organization: A natural ability to manage multiple files and competing priorities without losing attention to detail.
• Communication: Clear, professional, and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Judgment & Initiative: The ability to anticipate needs, problem-solve proactively, and work with minimal supervision.
• Client-Centred Approach: A calm, empathetic, and professional manner when dealing with clients navigating sensitive situations.

Why Join?

Alongside a competitive salary, the firm offers a strong benefits package, paid time off, and a stable, well-run environment where people tend to stay. It is the kind of place where your work is supported, your time is respected, and your contributions do not go unnoticed. This is an opportunity worth exploring.

Contact: Ben 

Email: Ben@cartelinc.com

Tagged as: Yermus & Associates