Legal Assistant

1 month ago

Mississauga, Canada Echelon 56 Full time

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Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners.

Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies, and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.

Who we are

Get ready to drive your career forward. Life at Echelon is fast paced, performance-driven and rewarding. We value our Associates' career growth and ongoing professional development – and we regularly recognize their achievements and outstanding results.

We are caring. We are leaders. We are innovators. We are collaborative.

We work hard and play hard. We're about doing what's right and feeling good about it.

What You Will Do 

To provide confidential administration and litigation support to in house counsel.

Drafting, revising, updating and preparing litigation documents, including Notices of Examination, Affidavits of Service, Affidavits of Documents, Jury Notices, Motion Records, Notice to Defend, Statements of Defence, Trial Records, Responses to License Appeal Tribunal (“LAT”) Applications and LAT Case Conference Summaries

Filing documents with court and the LAT

Collecting answers to undertakings and organizing productions

Preparation of document briefs

Downloading electronic documents

Summarizing productions 

Arranging examinations for discovery, examinations under oath, mediations and defence medical examinations

Preparation of medical briefs to send to medical experts

Maintaining the lawyers’ schedules and diaries, including examinations for discovery, meetings and telephone conferences

Keeping track of file activity and diarizing limitation periods

Filing and making sure files are up to date

Preparation of Releases, Consents and Orders

Opening and closing legal files 

Creating and updating contact information of plaintiff counsel, client, co- defendant, expert witnesses and court officers

Communicating with adjusters on a regular basis to advise them about file status

Ensuring privacy and confidentiality of records and communications 

Requesting cheques and paying respective party (i.e. Plaintiff for productions)

Ordering Supplies as needed

Preparation of quarterly accounts and expense tracking

Preparation for trials, pre-trials, mediations and LAT hearings

Open, sort and distribute mail

Minute taking and meeting preparation

Assume additional duties for the legal department as required

Who You Are 

Minimum 2 to 5 years relevant working experience as a legal assistant and law clerk

Previous experience in Insurance Defence and Accident Benefits environment is required

Law Clerk’s Certification is an asset.

Knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure and the litigation process required

Basic understanding of Statutory Accidents Benefits Schedule and dispute resolution process

Highly organized with time management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work independently and prioritize work volume

Focused on detail, accuracy and grammar

Client focused

Results oriented

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Aptitude for learning

What’s In It For You

Competitive total compensation and benefits package

Annual shared success program based on performance 

Annual merit increases based on performance 

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a matching contribution component

Complimentary CAA Membership 

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Echelon Insurance will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. As an organization we are focused on safety, which includes the safety and well-being of our Associates. Therefore, you must be and remain fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.

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