Legal Assistant-Insurance Defence

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Job Summary: The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting a minimum of one (1) Associate/Partner. Along with the varied tasks that come with the position, this fast pace environment takes a motivated and organized person to succeed. From time to time you may be required to assist other Associates or Partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• File management including postings into file.
• Maintain files in an efficient and effective manner.
• Complies/assembles/updates briefs.
• Liaises with court registry personnel and other parties regarding schedules.
• Enters counsel’s time into Accounting Software within deadlines as required.
• Files/photocopies/scans/bind.
• Updates/index/post/file documents/ Document Software.
• Prepare standard correspondence.
• Maintain Lawyers’ appointments calendar
• Proofread documents and checks for appropriate formatting, spelling, and grammar.
• Prepares and updates counsel’s case lists.
• Schedules/books examination for discovery, mediation, etc.
• Receives, opens and prioritize incoming mail; and
• Prepares materials for distribution via mail, fax, courier, etc.

Skills and Specifications

• Collaborative mindset with a focus on both individual and team success
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational and client management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Knowledge of compiling and filing court records
• Fast-paced environment - must be able to work well under pressure
• Ability to listen to indented details effectively

Educational and Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of direct work experience as a Legal Assistant or similar experience
• Accident Benefit and Defence TORT experience will be considered an asset
• Certificate or Diploma in a legal admin or law clerk program considered an asset
• Insurance defence litigation practice considered an asset
• Computer literate, including effective working skills of Accounting Software, Document Software, MS Office and e-mail

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Legal Assistants or Law Clerks: 1 year (required)
• administrative legal assistant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person