Josie Skelly
Josie has been working in the legal industry since 1987. She joined Oatley Vigmond in 1995 as a senior law clerk, having developed expertise in demonstrative evidence applications, particularly in the areas of mediation and trial preparation. Her desire to provide hands-on support to clients and their families led her to become an accident benefits specialist. Now, she provides Oatley Vigmond clients with prompt and effective assistance to access the insurance benefits to which clients are entitled. She helps assemble a reliable community rehabilitation and long-term care team for our clients. She’s a licensed paralegal with the Law Society of Ontario, and holds a certificate in rehabilitation management from Seneca College.
Over the years, she has enhanced her skills in legal research, law, litigation, trial preparation, anatomy, physiology, accident investigation, benefits and negotiation. She has presented at OTLA, LSUC and Advocates’ society programs, as well as at Georgian College. She’s written an article on internet searches for The Litigator, and is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association – Law Clerks Division. In 2007, she received the OTLA Distinguished Law Clerk award. Josie has completed the Brain Basics Training Program with the Ontario Brain Injury Association and has attended many educational industry programs and seminars, both as a learner and presenter.
In her spare time, she participates in many charitable events, such as Princess Margaret Hospital’s 200 km Ride for Cancer. She enjoys outdoor sports, and is a certified yoga instructor.
