Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Oakville, Canada The Travelers Companies, Inc. Full time

- Who Are We?


- Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

- Job Category
Legal

- Target Openings
1


- What Is the Opportunity?


- Are you committed to professional growth and exceptional client service? Imagine a career at Travelers where you can be the best you. As a Legal Assistant at Travelers you will perform a variety of legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys, many of which are unique to a legal environment and require a working knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. Assist with general office support efforts as requested and assigned. Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus.

What Will You Do?
- Effectively compose various legal documentation including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, subpoenas and draft correspondence.
- Review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with attorneys accordingly.
- Provide necessary telephone assistance including, but not limited to, answering callers' routine questions.
- Maintain and review attorney calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events.
- Input and maintain all case file information into case management system for staff attorneys and ensure data integrity.
- Act as a liaison with experts and witnesses in scheduling/coordinating appearances, depositions, medical examinations and other court designated hearings. Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary. Act as a liason between attorneys and vendors.
- Act as a liaison between client and Staff Counsel office by furnishing and requesting information as needed.
- Assist with Trial preparation.
- Records billable time when applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.
- Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Strong knowledge of trial procedures.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adhere to law office procedures.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of office files and records.
- Ability to manage time and multitask effectively and display problem solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done.
- Ability to adapt the new situations and changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

What is a Must Have?
- High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a legal assistant required.

What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you’re eligible for free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

- Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

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