Insurance Defence Legal Assistant 
Job Description
Insurance Defence Legal Assistant
Our Client is a full-service law firm with decades of experience, and they are looking for an upbeat, hardworking individual to join their office as an Insurance Defence Legal Assistant. Friendly and supportive, the firm’s team includes some of the best legal professionals in the game and an environment that allows you to feel confident to be you. As a Legal Assistant you will proofread and draft legal documents, prepare correspondence, manage scheduling, and perform other general duties. Our Client offers a competitive salary, dental care, RRSP, medical benefits, paid time off, and so much more! It doesn’t get any better than this – apply now to be part of something great.
Salary: Up to $65K
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting legal documents (including motion records, pre-trial/mediation memos, pleadings etc.)
- Dealing with authorizations, undertakings, discoveries and productions
- Drafting correspondence Notices of examination, statements of claim
- Scheduling and managing calendars
- Maintaining daily contact with clients
- Other general duties as required
- Assist with preparation for trials and arbitrations
- Preparing special reports including gathering and summarizing data
- Maintaining physical and electronic document system
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in Insurance Defence Law experience
- Legal Assistant Diploma
- Working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court procedures
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well independently as well as in a team setting
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Technical proficiency (MS Office Suite and MatterSphere)
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Sabrina at sabrina@cartelinc.com
