DINGO BABY

In 1980, nine-week-old Azaria Chamberlain disappeared from her family’s campsite near Uluru, Australia. Her mother, Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton, immediately claimed that a dingo had snatched the baby from their tent. Few believed her.

What followed became one of Australia’s most notorious criminal cases. Lindy was accused of murdering her daughter and fabricating the dingo story. Despite fiercely maintaining her innocence, she was convicted of murder in 1982 and sentenced to life in prison. Her husband, Michael, was convicted as an accessory.

The case sparked a media frenzy and divided Australia. Prosecutors presented forensic evidence they said supported their theory that Lindy had killed Azaria.

Then, in 1986, everything changed.

A piece of Azaria’s clothing was discovered in a dingo den near the campsite, providing crucial evidence that supported Lindy’s original account.

After more than three years in prison, Lindy was released in 1988!

It would take another 32 years before a coroner finally ruled what Lindy had said from the beginning: Azaria had been taken by a dingo. What does this have to do with Match and Fable’s latest role?

Nothing at all.

That said, while you’re here … a well-established Toronto personal injury law firm has asked Mate Pavkovic to help them find an experienced Tort Legal Assistant to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience and be comfortable working closely with lawyers, clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and court staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented legal professional to play a key role in a busy and respected personal injury practice. THE ROLE:

·       Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to lawyers handling plaintiff-side personal injury and tort matters.

·       Manage files from intake through litigation, including documentation, productions, deadlines, limitation periods, and follow-ups.

·       Prepare, organize, serve, and file pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery and mediation materials, and other litigation documents.

·       Coordinate discoveries, mediations, pre-trials, settlement conferences, hearings, and trials, while maintaining lawyer calendars and litigation deadlines.

·       Liaise with clients, insurers, adjusters, opposing counsel, court staff, medical providers, experts, police services, and other third parties to obtain information, records, and productions.

·       Maintain organized electronic and physical files, medical records, production lists, discovery materials, undertakings, and other litigation documentation. 

WHAT YOU BRING:

·       3–5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, or Litigation Assistant, ideally in plaintiff-side personal injury/tort law.

·       Strong knowledge of Ontario tort litigation, Rules of Civil Procedure, and the litigation process from discovery through trial.

·       Experience preparing and filing court documents, managing deadlines, and obtaining and organizing medical, police, accident, and other litigation records.

·       Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·       Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal case/document management systems, with a proactive, client-focused approach and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. INTERESTED?

1.      Send your resume to Mate Pavkovic at: mpavkovic@matchfable.com

2.      Ensure the subject line reads: DINGO BABY – MF8I26

3.      Tell Mate why you’re a fit for this position.