Insurance Defence – Tort – Legal Assistant Permanent

Well known, reputable insurance defence law firm is opening their doors! The firm is looking to hire a tort insurance defence legal assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor deadlines, send reminders and assist lawyer in preparing and filing timely responses to deadlines.

• Draft, prepare and proofread correspondence and various documents and forms including initial letters to client, and opposing counsel.

• Ensure court filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner.

• Scheduling various events, including but not limited to: examinations for discoveries, motions, mediations and settlement conferences etc.

• Assist in preparation and assembly of briefs and records.

• Prepare releases, consents and orders, and settlement disclosure notices.

• Filing and file maintenance.

• Fax, scan, photocopy and bind documents.

• Transcribe digital dictation.

• Manage incoming mail and emails, accounting, open and close files, expense claims, and ensure adherence to client protocols and firm procedures.

• Update and maintain lawyer’s calendar.

• Other legal and administrative tasks as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications:

• 3+ years working as a legal assistant (Insurance Defence Tort experience is an asset) in Ontario.

• Post-secondary education in legal administration or equivalent.

• Knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure.

• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office, ProLaw

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English – verbal and written.

• Flexible and dependable with ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• Professional and team-oriented with strong interpersonal and client service