Senior Legal Assistant

4 weeks ago

Oakville, Ontario, Canada 570 The Dominion of Canada General Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in the Insurance Defense department. As a Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative support to our lawyers, assisting with a variety of tasks related to civil litigation and insurance defense.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare legal documentation, including pleadings, discovery, and motions, in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Draft correspondence and review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with lawyers accordingly.
  • Provide telephone assistance, including answering routine questions and handling incoming calls.
  • Maintain lawyers' calendars, diaries, and tickler dates, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
  • Review calendars daily and proactively handle upcoming events, determining dates for serving and filing pleadings.
  • Input and maintain information into our proprietary case management system, ensuring data integrity.
  • Maintain, organize, and index all case files for staff lawyers, filing correspondence, pleadings, and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Schedule and coordinate examinations for discovery, medical examinations, and other court-designated hearings.
  • Retain court reporters and interpreters as needed.
  • Act as a liaison between insured, claim professionals, and staff counsel, furnishing and requesting information as needed, and assisting in the completion of necessary reports.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree or vocational assistant training preferred.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, or consistently high-level performance.
  • Prior corporate experience preferred.
  • Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
  • Superior written and oral communication skills.
  • Superior 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.
  • Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications.
  • Sound knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
  • Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules, and adherence to law office procedures.
  • Ability to identify urgency and prioritize tasks accordingly.
  • Ability to manage time and multitask effectively.
  • Display problem-solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done.
  • Maintain composure and professionalism under pressure, as well as adapt to new situations and changing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to operate business machines, such as photocopy and scanning equipment.

What We Offer

  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members 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.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts, and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.

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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