Company: Kent Legal

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $65000 per year

Job date: Fri, 02 May 2025 04:30:03 GMT

Job description: Job DescriptionJob Title: Insurance Defence AssistantJob #: 16854Job Type: Full time, permanentLocation: TorontoSalary: $65,000Remote Flexibility:Client ProfileOur client, a reputable Toronto firm is currently looking for Insurance Defence Legal Assistant. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities.

• Boutique litigation law firm including class actions, health, insurance, and personal injury.
• Recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms.
• Office located in Toronto.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing LAA work from file opening to closing.

• Drafting simple pleadings, including application records, books of authorities, appeal records and appeal books.

• Drafting correspondence.

• Filing documents with court registries.

• Communicating with opposing counsel, experts and clients.

• Maintaining BF limitation dates.

Requirements:

• 2+ year general office experience

• 2+ year insurance defence legal administrative experience

• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to deal directly with clients and all levels of staff.

• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.

• Excellent attention to detail, organized and proactive, able to multi-task and handle changing priorities.

• Work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in MS Word and ability to learn new software and technology quickly.

• Knowledge of the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and ability to interpret Rules and Acts.

• Experience with ProLaw an asset.