Legal Assistant

6 minutes ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Talent Renew Full time

Legal Assistant – Insurance Defence (Hybrid, Toronto)

About the Role

Our client, a respected mid-sized law firm specializing in commercial insurance defence, is seeking a
Legal Assistant with 3+ years of experience
in Insurance Defence. This is a
fixed-term contract
position with the
possibility of transitioning into a full-time permanent role
.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and organizational skills, a solid understanding of the
Rules of Civil Procedure
, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role involves supporting a team of lawyers in a
2:1 assistant-to-lawyer ratio
within a collaborative and professional setting.

This firm operates on a
hybrid work model
, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare correspondence, pleadings, motion records, and other legal documents.
  • Draft and transcribe letters and digital dictation.
  • Schedule discoveries, mediations, motions, and settlement conferences.
  • Monitor deadlines and ensure timely court filings.
  • Upload and organize documents in CaseLines.
  • Assist with the preparation of affidavits, notices, books of authorities, and factums.
  • Maintain organized electronic files and up-to-date contact information.
  • Provide general administrative support to assigned lawyers.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum of
    3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant
    (Insurance Defence or Tort experience preferred).
  • Post-secondary education in
    Legal Administration
    or equivalent.
  • Solid knowledge of the
    Rules of Civil Procedure
    .
  • Proficient in
    Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
    ; experience with
    ProLaw
    and
    ACL
    is an asset.
  • Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

What's Offered

  • Competitive salary:
    $60,000–$73,000 per year
  • Hybrid work model (minimum two days in office)
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Employee assistance program

How to Apply

If you have strong insurance defence experience and are looking to join a collaborative mid-sized firm, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume to be considered for this opportunity.

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