Insurance Defence Legal Assistant

4 weeks ago


Toronto ON, Canada Forge Recruitment Full time

About the Company
We are partnered with our client, a mid-size Commercial Litigation and Insurance Defence firm, in their search for a Tort Legal Assistant to join their growing downtown Toronto practice.

About the Role
Supporting 2-3 Professionals in day-to-day practice management, you will:

  • 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 the preparation and assembly of briefs and records.
  • Prepare releases, consents and orders, and settlement disclosure notices.
  • Ensure all physical and electronic filing is organized and up-to-date.
  • Fax, scan, photocopy and bind documents.
  • Transcribe digital dictation.
  • Various administrative support tasks including, but not limited to managing incoming mail and emails, accounting, opening and closing files, expense claims, and ensuring adherence to protocols and firm procedures.
  • Updating and maintaining lawyers' calendars.
  • Other legal and administrative tasks, as assigned.


The Offer
The firm, a uniquely congenial working environment, unique in the industry, offers a highly competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience, robust benefits, ample opportunity for growth and development, and a hybrid work-from-home model.

What You Bring
As the ideal candidate, you possess 3+ years' experience working in an insurance defence practice or law firm with exposure to Tort matters. You possess thorough knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure along with post-secondary education in legal administration or a law clerk diploma. You are well-versed in the entire MS Office Suite, a Document Management System (DMS), and legal billing software.

Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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