At Salehi Law we specialize in plaintiff personal injury litigation with a focus on motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip & fall incidents, and long-term disability claims. We are actively looking for a new associate with strong legal skills to join our team. Our office is located near the intersection of Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to take responsibility for many aspects within the field of personal injury law.
Requirements:
> Be a valid member of the Law Society of Ontario
> At least 2 years of practice in personal injury law (experience with Plaintiff and/or Defence litigation)
> Must be able to handle all aspects of Accident Benefits and Tort claims in regards to Motor Vehicle Accidents and Slip/Trip & Fall incidents.
- In terms of Accident Benefits: the ideal candidate must be knowledgeable in the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS), be able to complete various insurance forms, and handle many Accident Benefit claims from inception to settlement.
- In terms of Tort claims (3rd Party claims): the ideal candidate must be comfortable drafting pleadings (statement of claim), drafting motion materials and attending motions court, attending examinations for discovery, drafting mediation memorandums, attending mediations, setting matters down for trial, drafting pre-trial conference memorandums, attending pre-trial conferences, and settling claims.
>Must be able to comfortably manage and have carriage of at least 100 files
>Have the ability to demonstrate sound judgement, a keen eye for detail and tenacity for solving complex problems
> Have analytical skills utilizing their knowledge of the law for sound decision-making
Job Type: Full time position
Salary: Ranges from $80,000 - $120,000 per year plus a discretionary year-end bonus.
Please contact Michael Salehi if you are interested by email.
Thank you and we look forward to meeting you.
COVID-19 precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible Language Requirement:
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COVID-19 considerations:
We do not see any party face to face at the moment unless it is urgent. We communicate via Zoom and/or Docusign with clients and other parties.
Work Location: In person
