Job Description
Job Title: Insurance Defence Legal Assistant
Job #: 16546
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Toronto
Salary: $55,000
Benefits: Excellent benefits
Remote Flexibility: Fully in-office
Client Profile
Our client, a regional prominent Ontario law firm is currently looking for an Insurance Defence Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.
- A leading law firm specializing in Insurance Defence Law, with offices in Toronto and Ottawa.
- Committed to remaining up to date on legal developments by providing educational seminars.
- Office conveniently located in Downtown Toronto!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative legal support to lawyers;
- Maintain an effective bring-forward system;
- Transcribe, prepare, and revise legal documents, contracts, and correspondence;
- Open/close/maintain legal files;
- Draft basic court documents, such as Notices of Intent to Defend, Motion Confirmations and consent Dismissal Orders;
- Schedule examinations for discovery, motions, and mediations;
- Communicate professionally with clients and court representatives;
- Assist with docketing, timesheets, and coordinate billing cycle;
- Coordinate business travel accommodations; and
- Other duties as needed.
Requirements:
- Legal Assistant Certificate or Law Clerk diploma from an accredited institution;
- 3+ years' experience as a Legal Assistant in an Insurance Defense role;
- Solid knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure;
- Ability to work well in a team as well as with minimum supervision when required;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint); and
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
How To Apply:
Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16546 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.