Litigation Legal Assistant (Health Law & Insurance Defence)
Job Description
Litigation Legal Assistant (Health Law & Insurance Defence)
Are you ready to bring your expertise to a fast-paced, dynamic legal team? Our Client is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant with at least three years of litigation experience to join their growing Health Law & Insurance Defence practice. Here, you’ll step into a hybrid role (three days in-office) that balances productivity and flexibility. Be part of a supportive culture that champions professional development and mutual respect, while delivering exceptional results in a busy and rewarding environment. You’ll handle a variety of responsibilities, from managing court filings and drafting documents to juggling deadlines with finesse—all while contributing to a team that takes pride in top-notch client service. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and ready to hit the ground running in a firm that values your growth and expertise, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now.
Salary: Up to $68K
Key Responsibilities
- General administrative tasks including answering the phone and handling messages
- Managing all scheduling including managing calendars, and the Bring Forward “tickler” system
- Ensuring organization and follow up on said Bring Forward system
- Compiling, serving, and filing motion records and other court documents
- Drafting, sending, and replying to correspondence
- Communicating with clients, experts, and the courts
- Preparing and sending invoices
- File opening and closing
- Managing documents in a Document Management System and in Relativity
- Document management including scanning documents
- Transcription of dictation and/or proofreading dictation from an external center
- Other duties related to administration of the practice
Qualifications
- At least 3 (three) years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in a Litigation role
- Experience in insurance defence or health law is an asset
- Deep familiarity with The Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly as it pertains to service rules and deadlines
- A keen attention to detail and strong organization skills
- A strong work ethic
- The ability to work affectively on a team and individually
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with technology and working in a remote/ hybrid environment
- Experience with Relativity and Document Management Systems is an asset
How to Apply: To apply, please forward your resume to Zaheeda Merali at zaheeda@cartelinc.com
