Insurance Defence Legal Assistant — Hybrid, Deadline-Driven

The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutton Brock LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant with 6+ years of experience in Insurance Defence to support lawyers in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes deadlines, accuracy, and a strong client service focus.

The firm operates in a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least two days per week, and offers a professional environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years working as a legal assistant; Insurance Defence Tort experience is a plus.
• Post-secondary education in legal administration or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office and ProLaw.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong grammar and proofreading abilities.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor deadlines, reminders, and assist lawyer with timely responses to deadlines.
• Draft, prepare, proofread correspondence and documents for client and opposing counsel.
• Ensure court filings are accurate and timely.
• Schedule examinations for discoveries, motions, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Assist in preparing and assembling briefs and records.
• Prepare releases, consents, orders, and settlement notices.
• Maintain filing systems (physical and electronic) and calendar updates.
• Transcribe dictation and perform general administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Legal administration education

Tools

Microsoft Office

ProLaw

Job description

Dutton Brock LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant with 6+ years of experience in Insurance Defence to support lawyers in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes deadlines, accuracy, and a strong client service focus.

The firm operates in a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least two days per week, and offers a professional environment with opportunities for growth and development.