Legal Assistant

**Job Summary**

Zuber & Company LLP specializes exclusively in civil litigation, primarily in the areas of property and casualty insurance law in addition to personal injury litigation.

From the firm’s inception in February 1999 with just a handful of staff, we have grown to over 75 people while retaining an informal, boutique-style atmosphere.

Our client base ranges from private individuals to major insurance companies situated across North America. We have extensive experience conducting successful mediations and arbitrations as well as trials and appeals. We are also listed in Best’s Directories of Recommended Insurance Attorneys.

**Intermediate Legal Assistant (Insurance Defence AB & Tort) - 3 + years experience**

We are currently looking for a intermediate legal assistant who will have the following responsibilities. Please note that this position requires you to work in the office four days a week and one day remotely.

Day to day tasks
- Preparing, editing, and proofreading correspondence
- Arranging discoveries, including court reporter and translation services
- Drafting and filing various materials for the LAT
- Experience working with the SABs and sounds knowledge of AB processes
- Scheduling motions, mediations, pre-trial, and settlement conferences
- Using tickler system to organize bring forwards, reminders, limitation periods and to track the status of each file at all times
- Managing and scheduling lawyer’s calendar
- Managing files through all stages of the legal process
- Opening and closing files
- Drafting pleadings - Claims, Defences and Third Party Claims
- Uploading documents to Caselines
- Ensuring court filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Preparing briefs and motion records
- Drafting routine correspondence and memos
- Requisitioning cheques for payment of invoices and court fees
- Ensure e-filing is kept up-to-date
- Other administrative tasks as assigned

**Requirements**:

- 3 + years’ experience in Civil Litigation: insurance defence (AB and tort) is a must
- Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
- Excellent knowledge of the _Rules of Civil Procedure and SABS_
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
- Knowledge of PC Law, ACL, Primafact (or other document assembly software)

Attributes
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
- Capable of learning quickly and taking initiative
- Can exercise good judgment in pressure situations
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Must be a flexible team player with a good sense of humour
- A great attitude with a strong work ethic

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.

**Please: No telephone calls and no agencies.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Zuber & Company LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person