Legal Assistant - Litigation
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Manage insurance litigation practices by liaising with clients and opposing counsel, drafting cover/service letters, and coordinating document delivery. Assemble pleadings, affidavits, motion records, and books of authorities while coordinating trial and motions bookings with court offices. Transcribe dictations including statements of claim and defence, and perform basic administrative tasks such as proofreading, filing, and calendar coordination. Requires knowledge of Tort, Accident Benefits, and LAT procedures, along with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PC Law, and Primafact. Hybrid schedule of three remote days and two office days in downtown Toronto.
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court practice and procedures at various levels
- some experience working in an insurance defence litigation practice
- Solid typing and computer skills: proficiency in a suite of applications including but not limited to: MS Word; MS Outlook, PC Law, Primafact
- Excellent written and verbal English skills, including spelling and grammar
- Confident, service-focused individual who is cheerful, helpful, friendly, pleasant yet, diplomatic
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