Job Description

Job Title: Insurance Defence Litigation Assistant

Job #: 16866

Job Type: Full time, permanent

Location: Toronto

Salary: $65,000

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile

Our client, a regional prominent Ontario law firm is currently looking for an Insurance Defence Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

- Leading law firm specializing in a wide range of litigation legal practices.

- Recognized with the OBA Award of Excellence in Insurance Law.

- Office conveniently locating in Toronto’s Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities:

-           Provide administrative legal support to a Partner;

-           Maintain an effective bring-forward system;

-           Transcribe, prepare, and revise legal documents, contracts, and correspondence;

-           Open/close/maintain legal files;

-           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 in an Insurance Defence, Plaintiff, or Civil Litigation role;

-           Solid knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure;

-           Experience with Primafact;

-           Experience with PC will be considered an asset;

-           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 #16866 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.