Paralegal Assistant (experience in personal injury law firms is prefered)

Original job posting

The paralegal assistant will organize and manage electronic case files, including pleadings, motions, and evidence. They will also assist in preparing trial exhibits and coordinating with attorneys to support case preparation needs.

Job details

Paralegal Assistant (experience in personal injury law firms is prefered) Application Deadline: 18 September 2026 Department: Human Resource Management Employment Type: Full Time Location: Toronto Compensation: $5.00 - $7.00 / hour Description Organize and manage electronic case files, including pleadings, motions, correspondence, and evidence Prepare and compile trial exhibits, ensuring proper labeling and documentation Review and categorize legal documents for easy access and reference Assist in preparing case materials for trial, including summaries and document organization Support intake processing and maintain accurate case records Manage and organize email communications related to the case Ensure all documents are properly formatted and stored within the firm’s system Coordinate with attorneys and internal staff to support case preparation needs Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive legal information with discretion Assist with additional legal administrative tasks as required Hard Requirements: Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant Direct experience in personal injury law firms (required) Strong understanding of litigation processes and trial preparation Experience organizing large, complex case files and legal documentation High attention to detail, especially in document management and exhibit preparation Strong written and verbal English communication skills Proficiency with legal document management systems and standard office tools Schedule: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday: 9AM - 6PM Eastern Standard Time Zone Offer and Benefits: Weeks 1–8: $5 USD/hour Weeks 9-16: $6 USD/hour Weeks 17 onwards: $7 USD/hour

What you’ll do

The paralegal assistant will organize and manage electronic case files, including pleadings, motions, and evidence. They will also assist in preparing trial exhibits and coordinating with attorneys to support case preparation needs.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2–3 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with specific experience in personal injury law firms. Strong understanding of litigation processes and proficiency with legal document management systems are required.

Listed skills

• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal injury law
• Litigation support
• Trial preparation
• Document management
• Case file organization
• Legal research
• Pleadings
• Motions
• Evidence handling
• Trial exhibits
• Intake processing
• Confidentiality
• Legal administrative tasks
• Communication skills
• Office tools
• Trial Preparation
• Legal Document Management
• Document Management
• Legal Pleadings
• Administrative Functions
• Lawsuits
• Communication
• English Language
• Packaging And Labeling
• Human Resource Management
• Personal Injury Law
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative
• Personal Injury Legal Assistant
• Personal Assistant
• Administrative and Executive Secretaries
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive