Job Description

Job Title: Insurance Defence Legal Assistant

Job #: 16724

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $65,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a top-tier Toronto 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 boutique litigation law firm focusing on complex insurance disputes.

-           Conveniently located in Downtown Toronto!

Duties and Responsibilities:

-              Provide legal administrative support within a busy insurance defence practice;

-              Assist with preparation for trials and arbitrations;

-              Prepare legal documents and correspondence from instructions;

-              Schedule appointments and manage calendars, and bring-forward system for lawyers;

-              Assist with dockets and billing;

-              Open, close, and maintain legal files;

-              Liaise professionally with clients, insurance companies, and other legal professionals; and

-              Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements:

-              7 years (and below) of legal experience in Insurance Defence Litigation and Tort;

-              Legal assistant certificate or diploma from a recognized program;

-              Excellent of the Rules of Civil Procedure;

-              Strong knowledge of PCLaw, Microsoft Office and Outlook;

-              Professional attitude with strong initiative and sense of ownership; and

-              Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

How To Apply

Kindly email your MS Word resume to kentreg@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16724 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.