Personal Injury Lawyer - Insurance Litigation

TSF Law is a fast paced boutique law firm focused on helping the injured and disabled access critical benefits when they need them most.We are looking for a highly skilled, driven and experienced lawyer to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team!We offer a friendly, relaxed environment with a dedicated team that is committed to your personal and professional growth.The successful candidate has significant experience in personal injury litigation (at least 2-5 years). They take initiative, are organized, hard-working, entrepreneurial minded and are encouraged and supported in building their own practice. The successful candidate will also receive a competitive compensation package including health benefits and growth opportunities. Pay is commensurate with experience.The ideal candidate will have the following responsibilities and duties:Oversees all aspects of tort/accident benefit and slip and fall claimsHandle files of varying complexities from intake to resolutionWork cooperatively within a team structureIdentify files ready for settlement and prepare for settlement conferencesReviews, analyzes, and assesses all incoming medical and other productions/correspondenceInterviewing clients and witnessesEffectively track limitation periods and deadlinesCommunicating with team members and clients to ensure files are up to dateResponsible for ongoing review and management of files, assigning tasks, with assistance from paralegals and legal assistantsPreparing clients for and attending examinations for discovery, motions, mediation, pretrials, etc.Drafting settlement proposalsHelp TSF Law achieve strategic goals on behalf of our clientsBuilding and maintaining positive and professional working relationships with current and prospective clientsAdhere to all applicable regulations/requirements and timelines/deadlines as required by the Law Society of Ontario and our clientsSupport and contribute to all TSF Law initiatives to create a positive work cultureShare knowledge, provide/receive on-going coaching and support to/from your colleagues and administrative teamOther duties as assignedThe ideal candidate has and can demonstrate the following experience, skills and characteristics:A lawyer with 3-5 years practice within personal injury (preferably defence)Confident and dependable, with strong initiativeStrong attention to detailAbility to be a pragmatic problem solverExudes a positive attitudeTeachable and able to comply with all firm policies and proceduresVery strong knowledge of Rules of Civil ProceduresExperienced in handling files from beginning to endExperience with resolving claimsWork with minimal instruction or supervisionAbility to work within tight timelines to meet deadlines, reassessing priorities as neededSelf-starter with excellent critical thinking skillsProactive and takes initiative in anticipation of the next steps on a fileStrong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasksAbility to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracyAbility to work both independently and in a teamWilling to learn new material and technologyExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful
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