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Toronto | 2 + Years

Our client, a busy personal injury firm is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accident Benefits Assistant/Clerk to join their team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Accident Benefits Paralegal. This position requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

The role of the Accident Benefits Assistant/Clerk consists of the following:

• Assist with preparation of various OCF forms for accident benefits and submitting them to the insurer, including submitting expenses (OCF-6) to the insurer on behalf of the client
• Contacting insurers when benefits are not paid or delayed
• Requesting productions from clients and third parties to satisfy documentary disclosure on LAT Appeals and s. 33 requests
• Drafting and preparing correspondence to insurance companies and clients
• Tracking denials and limitation dates to ensure clients’ rights are protected
• Scheduling Case Conferences, LAT motions, client calls and settlement calls in a timely manner
• Familiarity with drafting and submitting Case Conference Summaries, LAT Applications, Motions, Summons to a Witness and updating Witness Charts
• Liaison with treatment clinics
• Administrative tasks, including scanning, photocopying, coordinating with clients, file management

Qualifications

• Experience in Accident Benefits as an assistant/clerk, or in a similar role with at least 2 years’ experience
• Knowledge of accident benefits and the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
• Knowledge of OCF forms
• Knowledge of LAT Rules and proceedings
• Basic knowledge of the tort and the Rules of Civil Procedure is beneficial
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent multi-tasking, proof-reading and organizational abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent work ethics and a strong attention to detail is a must
• Good people skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and/or within a team environment
• Experience in a personal injury firm is a plus
• Tort experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Primafact is advantageous

For more information or to submit your CV to kgauthier@zsa.ca reference #33337