Insurance Defence Legal Assistant – 70K 2 days per week in the office! Permanent

Fabulous law firm located downtown Toronto is growing! They are seeking to hire an insurance defence legal assistant. The firm is currently working hybrid.

Firm offers: competitive salary, full benefits and a fabulous team work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor deadlines, send reminders, prepare and fill timely responses to deadlines
• Draft, prepare and proofread correspondence and various documents and forms including initial letters to client, opposing counsel and LAT.
• Schedule examinations for discovery, mediation, case conference, pre-arbitration hearings, EUO’s, etc.
• Assist in preparation of briefs and records for trial and hearings.
• Prepare releases, consents and orders, and settlement disclosure notices.
• Maintain and organize files, both electronic and hard copy as required. Fax, scan, photocopy and bind documents. Transcribe digital dictation when required.
• Administrative duties with respect to accounting, opening and closing files, billing, expense claims and ensuring adherence to client protocols and firm procedures.
• Updating and maintaining lawyer’s calendar and processing mail. Other legal and administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills/ Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will need strong administrative skills with a solid understanding of SABS and the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Graduate of a Legal Assistant program
• 4 years’ working with Accident Benefits Insurance Defence files in Ontario
• Microsoft Office, PC Law
• Excellent communication skills – in English – written and verbal