AB Assistant, Legal

Definity Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support its growing litigation team. The role involves managing files, drafting documents, and scheduling meetings. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in insurance litigation in Ontario and be proficient in MS Office applications. This position offers a salary range between $43,700 - $80,500.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in Ontario.
• Demonstrated proficiency with document management and relevant software.
• High degree of personal ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing administration and organization of files.
• Draft correspondence and file LAT documents.
• Schedule examinations under oath and case conferences.

Skills

Experience as a Legal Assistant in insurance litigation

Knowledge of License Appeal Tribunal disputes

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Document management skills

Attention to detail

Ability to perform under pressure

Team player

Tools

Outlook

TeamConnect

ACL

Job description

AB Legal Assistant

LOVE WHAT YOU DO

Definity Insurance is continuing its build of an in-house legal team that will act in litigation arising from claims under its insurance policies. We have an exciting opportunity to join a growing litigation team, within the Accident Benefits group.

The Legal Assistant will be part of the Definity legal department and will be responsible for assisting in all administrative duties of the Litigation area. The successful candidate will work under the direction and guidance of two lawyers and will assist with tasks as assigned, including the following:

• Be responsible for the ongoing administration/organization of files
• Draft correspondence and serve/file LAT documents
• Schedule examinations under oath, meetings, case conferences, LAT hearings, etc.
• Calendar management and practice supervision
• Provide input into the procedures and best practices
• Work within a paperless environment, ensuring electronic filing is up to date
• Perform other duties as required of a Litigation Assistant

What you bring to the role

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant as part of a team practicing insurance litigation in Ontario
• Knowledge of License Appeal Tribunal disputes and knowledge of Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
• Demonstrated proficiency with Outlook and all MS Office applications
• Excellent document management skills with ability to learn and utilize our various software systems such as TeamConnect and ACL
• Priority and loss transfer experience an asset
• High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard privileged and confidential information
• Great attention to detail with proofreading skills
• Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities
• Team player, adaptable to a changing environment

High degree of proficiency with English is required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Salary Range: $43,700 - $80,500