Insurance Defence Legal Assistant (Hybrid, Downtown Toronto)

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Toronto; Hybride; CAD 48 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking a Legal Assistant with experience in insurance defence to join a downtown Toronto team. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with 2 in-office days per week and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will support lawyers with day-to-day administrative tasks, manage calendars and filings, and ensure accurate document preparation and compliance with litigation deadlines in Ontario.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant in insurance defence is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures and legal terminology.
• Experience preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
• Familiarity with court filing procedures and litigation deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

Responsabilités

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to lawyers in insurance defence.
• Prepare, format, edit and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate discoveries and other litigation appointments.
• Maintain electronic and physical files, ensuring documents are organized and up to date.
• Assist with court filings, service of documents and related litigation procedures.
• Monitor limitation periods, deadlines and key dates, and maintain calendars.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel and other external contacts.
• Manage incoming correspondence and provide general administrative support.

Connaissances

Litigation procedures

Legal terminology

Document preparation

Court filing procedures

Microsoft Office

Communication

Outils

Legal document management systems

Description du poste

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario is seeking a Legal Assistant with experience in insurance defence to join a downtown Toronto team. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with 2 in-office days per week and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will support lawyers with day-to-day administrative tasks, manage calendars and filings, and ensure accurate document preparation and compliance with litigation deadlines in Ontario.