Detail-Oriented Legal Assistant — Client-Focused, Toronto

DWF; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Robust well-being programs

Job summary

DWF is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Toronto team. This role is ideal for a team player with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Responsibilities include drafting documents, interacting with clients, and maintaining filing systems.

Ideal candidates will have a graduate qualification in Legal Assistance and at least 3 years of experience in litigation, preferably in insurance defence. The position offers a competitive salary of up to $63,000 and a flexible benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in litigation.
• Experience in insurance defence litigation.
• Able to draft standard correspondence with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft correspondence and documents.
• Set trials, discoveries, and prepare required documentation.
• Delegate tasks to junior Legal Administrative Assistant on the team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multi-tasking

Client service

Administration skills

Organization skills

Education

Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program

Job description

DWF is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Toronto team. This role is ideal for a team player with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Responsibilities include drafting documents, interacting with clients, and maintaining filing systems.

Ideal candidates will have a graduate qualification in Legal Assistance and at least 3 years of experience in litigation, preferably in insurance defence. The position offers a competitive salary of up to $63,000 and a flexible benefits package.