Insurance Defence Legal Assistant - Hybrid Work & Growth

Cartel Inc.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Hybrid work after six weeks

Beautiful offices

Job summary

Flaherty McCarthy LLP in Markham, ON seeks an experienced Insurance Defence Legal Assistant. The role emphasizes meticulous document handling, calendar management, and proactive support for a litigation team.

Candidates should bring 3+ years in insurance defence and strong organizational skills to a collaborative office environment. The position offers a competitive salary up to $75K, a great benefits package, and a hybrid work arrangement after six weeks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defence law experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court procedures.
• Ability to manage high volumes of documents and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, proofread, serve, and file correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Prepare Affidavits of Documents, Motion Records, Mediation Memoranda, and other legal materials.
• Schedule examinations for discovery, court appearances, meetings, and manage calendars.
• Assist with trial and arbitration preparation.
• Support docketing, billing, and cheque requisitions.
• Manage files throughout all stages of the legal process, including opening and closing files.
• Prepare special reports by gathering and summarizing data.
• Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems.
• Use legal software, including MatterSphere, to support file management.
• Exercise initiative and judgment to support lawyers with administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Insurance defence experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Civil procedure knowledge

Time management

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Confidentiality

Team player

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

MatterSphere

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flaherty McCarthy LLP in Markham, ON seeks an experienced Insurance Defence Legal Assistant. The role emphasizes meticulous document handling, calendar management, and proactive support for a litigation team.

Candidates should bring 3+ years in insurance defence and strong organizational skills to a collaborative office environment. The position offers a competitive salary up to $75K, a great benefits package, and a hybrid work arrangement after six weeks.