Legal Assistant and Receptionist

5 days ago

Toronto, Canada Desjardins Full time

Temporary position for 12 months.
The work mode arrangement for the position is full-time on site.

Come be part of our small team of legal professionals which includes lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants. We handle litigation related to group disability benefits, group and individual life insurance, critical illness, accidental death, and dismemberment. As a Legal Assistant and Receptionist for the legal affairs department, you perform administrative tasks to ensure the ease of file handling for the lawyers at Desjardins Financial Security (DFS). Your ability to remain organized in a deadline-driven environment is essential. Your ability to work as a team player is critical. More specifically, you will be required to:

- Handle administrative duties. Assist with clerical and organizational tasks such as document management and the assembly of legal files, affidavits of documents and document briefs
- Process general clerical work. Drafting, dictation, copying and filing, typing as well as scheduling on behalf of the legal team
- Cover the reception desk. Accepting service on behalf of Desjardins entities. Respond to general inquiries and direct mail.

What we offer*
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

What you bring to the table
- College diploma in a related field
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience
- Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Experience with litigation
- Experience with insured disputes
- Knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure (with respect to deadlines and document formats)
- Knowledge of document management software

Action oriented, Collaborates, Complexity, Organizational savvy, Stakeholders, Work processes

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**Trade Union (If applicable)**

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

**Job Family**

Administration (FG)
**Unposting Date**

2025-05-5

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