Legal Assistant

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Intact Financial Corporation Full time

About the Role

At Intact Financial Corporation, we're committed to helping people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. As a Legal Assistant in our Claims Department, you'll play a vital role in providing legal assistance to our teams.

Your Responsibilities

  • Work in a paperless environment, utilizing Intact's software programs, including iManage, Citrix, ACL, Kofax, Contact Claims, Contact People, and Microsoft Office.
  • Assist in the management of legal practices, including setting up new files electronically, drafting correspondence, court documents, briefing files, and closing files.
  • Schedule examinations for discovery, examinations under oath, mediations, meetings, and various hearings at Court.
  • Maintain Legal Counsel's calendar, update events into tracking platforms, supervise their practice, and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Perform word processing, electronic filing, and general office duties.
  • Occasionally act as a backup to cover absences.

Requirements

  • College diploma from a legal office administration or law clerk program.
  • Experience working as a legal assistant, preferably in an insurance defence or personal injury law firm, with knowledge of LAT procedures.
  • Working knowledge of Loss Transfer and Priority Dispute procedures.
  • Experience in practice areas such as Professional Negligence, Insurance Defence, Error and Omissions, Director and Officer Liability, Employment and Human Rights, Property, Construction, Surety, Marine, Class Action, or Abuse Claims is an asset.

What We Offer

  • A financial rewards program that recognizes your success.
  • An industry-leading Employee Share Purchase Plan, with a 50% match on net shares purchased.
  • An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year.
  • An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle.
  • Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change, and connecting with colleagues.
  • A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem, complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs.
  • Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships, and provide development opportunities.
  • Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow.
  • A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different.

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