Insurance Defence Legal Assistant
Job Description
Insurance Defence Legal Assistants
“Law firm with more than sixty-five years of experience, diverse, supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive salary, paid vacation, incredible benefit packages and Employee Assistance Program”.
Sounds too good to be true? We are here to help you become part of this remarkable organization and to reach your professional goals!
Our client is seeking Insurance Defence Legal Assistants to assist our team of lawyers and clerks with day-to-day insurance defence matters. The role involves drafting and assembly of court documents, correspondence, managing calendars and communicating with other legal professionals and clients. The ideal candidates will exhibit exceptional work ethic, strong interpersonal and communication skills, stellar organization skills, as well as accurate and high-quality work.
Location: Downtown Toronto
Salary: up to 70K
As a Legal Assistant, your responsibilities include:
- Preparing correspondence, pleading, and other legal documents
- Drafting/proofreading, serving and filing legal documents
- Preparing various correspondence, Affidavit of Documents, Motion Records, Mediation Memos
- Scheduling Examinations for Discovery, various court appearances efficiently, other meetings and manage calendars
- Assisting with preparation for trials and arbitrations
- Assisting with docketing, billing and cheque requisitions
- Managing files through all stages of the legal process
- Preparing special reports including gathering and summarizing data
- Maintaining physical and electronic document system
- Exercising initiative and judgement to relieve lawyers of administrative detail
- Working with various legal software and strong experience using MatterSphere
- Opening and closing files
What we are looking for
- 3+ years of Insurance Defence Law experience
- Working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court procedures
- Ability to manage large volumes of documents and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful and work with minimal instruction or supervision
- Team-player attitude with strong communication skills
- Strong Initiative and follow up skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to multi-task and manage your time in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Prioritizing workflow and managing critical details
- Completion of a Legal Assistant Diploma is an asset
To apply, please forward your resume to:
Sabrina Ungar Manager – Legal Support
sabrina@cartelinc.com
