Accident Benefits Licensed Paralegal

Salehi Law Professional Corporation is a personal injury law firm located in Toronto, near Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue. We offer a collaborative working environment and are looking for an experienced Accident Benefits Licensed Paralegal to join our friendly and hardworking team.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing Accident Benefits claims, strong knowledge of Ontario's Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS), and the ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload from inception through settlement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Accident Benefits claims from inception through resolution and settlement.
• Independently carry and manage a caseload of 200+ Accident Benefits claims.
• Assess benefit entitlement, identify issues, and develop strategies to advance claims.
• Prepare, review, and submit OCF forms, benefit applications, and other required documentation.
• Review insurer decisions, benefit denials, and disputes, and determine appropriate next steps.
• Correspond with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, medical providers, and other relevant parties.
• Request, obtain, review, and organize medical records and supporting documentation.
• Monitor outstanding records requests, treatment plans, assessments, and insurer responses.
• Coordinate medical assessments, expert reports, examinations, and other steps required to advance claims.
• Negotiate and settle Accident Benefits claims.
• Monitor limitation periods, deadlines, and follow-up dates to ensure claims progress appropriately.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date electronic client files.
• Work collaboratively with lawyers and other members of the Accident Benefits team.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS).
• Experience with benefit applications, insurer correspondence, disputed claims, and settlement negotiations.

Education

• Paralegal diploma or certificate from an accredited institution.

Experience

• Minimum of four years of hands-on experience managing Ontario Accident Benefits claims from inception through settlement.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a caseload of 200+ Accident Benefits claims.

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to client service.

Certifications / Licensing

• Licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.