Personal Injury Assistant (Temporary to Permanent)
About Our Client
Our client is a premier, nationwide law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals and delivering outstanding legal representation. Built on a reputation of legal excellence and client dedication, they foster a professional, fast-paced, and supportive workplace environment where every team member plays a critical role in achieving positive outcomes for clients.
What You Will Be Doing, as a Personal Injury Assistant:
- Case Management: Maintain physical and digital case files, track deadlines, and regularly update legal case management software.
- Medical & Evidence Gathering: Request, track, and organize medical records, billing statements, police reports, and witness statements.
- Client Communication: Serve as a primary, empathetic point of contact for clients, providing clear updates on case progress and collecting necessary details.
- Document Preparation: Draft legal correspondence, affidavits, subpoenas, and assist attorneys with settlement demand packages and court pleadings.
- Scheduling & Logistics: Coordinate appointments, mediations, depositions, and trial dates with opposing counsel, medical experts, and court reporters.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Should Have, as a Personal Injury Assistant:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a personal injury law firm or legal administrative role.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology, medical billing, and legal documentation.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple active files simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with polished phone etiquette and genuine client empathy.
- High proficiency in legal case management software, transcription tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow complex verbal and written instructions.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
In Return, You Will Receive:
- $28.00 – $30.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
- Permanent full-time employment opportunity
- Paid weekly, every Tuesday
- 4% vacation pay – accrued and paid out when you need it
- Access to a Vertical Representative Monday to Friday 8am to 11pm and on weekends
The Shift You Will be Working is:
- Monday to Friday
- 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Full-Time Day Shift)
Where You Will Be Working, as a Personal Injury Assistant:
- Main Intersection: 17 Ave SE & 26 St SE (Calgary, AB)
- Transit & Parking: Conveniently accessible via Calgary Transit (including MAX Purple BRT routes) with nearby parking options available.
We are excited to see you are interested in working with Vertical Staffing Resources Inc. As one of the fastest growing staffing agencies in Canada, we have something for everyone. One of the many great things about applying with us is that you can complete one application and be considered for 100’s of different roles! Once your application is complete, you have access to our app, multiple job seeking tools on our website and so much more. Please note that once you complete an application, you are officially one of us – a Vertical employee! This means you will need to have your documents ready such as SIN, ID, Permit (if applicable) & Forklift Licenses to be an active Vertical employee. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial or local law.
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Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- general legal administrative: 2 years (required)
- Medical Terminology: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
