Insurance Defence Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Dutton Brock LLP Full time

**Dutton Brock LLP **is a mid-sized Commercial Insurance litigation and Insurance Defence firm, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to all our clients. We offer an excellent work environment with a competitive compensation package.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Monitor deadlines, send reminders and assist lawyer in preparing and filing timely responses to deadlines.
- Draft, prepare and proofread correspondence and various documents and forms including initial letters to client, and opposing counsel.
- Ensure court filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Scheduling various events, including but not limited to: examinations for discoveries, motions, mediations and settlement conferences etc.
- Assist in preparation and assembly of briefs and records.
- Prepare releases, consents and orders, and settlement disclosure notices.
- Ensure all physical and electronic filing is organized and up-to-date.
- Fax, scan, photocopy and bind documents.
- Transcribe digital dictation.
- Updating and maintaining lawyer’s calendar.
- Other legal and administrative tasks as assigned.

**Experience/Qualifications**:

- Minimum 3 - 5 years working as a legal assist (Insurance Defence Tort experience is an asset).
- Post-secondary education in legal administration or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office, ProLaw
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including strong grammar, spelling and proofreading capabilities.
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
- Flexible and dependable with ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Demonstrates discretion, sound judgment and diplomacy in dealing with confidential matters.
- Professional and team-oriented with strong interpersonal and client service skills.

**Dutton Brock LLP **is 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. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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

**Salary**: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5G 2K8

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