Legal Assistant

Desjardins Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Toronto is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role involves assisting with litigation files, drafting legal documents, and providing administrative support to legal counsel. Candidates should have a college diploma, relevant experience, and knowledge of court filing systems. Significant benefits include a competitive salary, flexible vacation, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Experience with trials and/or arbitrations.
• General knowledge of court filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist counsel with managing litigation files throughout the entire legal process.
• Draft and edit pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Handle incoming client calls and prepare court briefs.

Skills

Action oriented

Customer Focus

Drive results

Nimble learning

Situational adaptability

Education

College diploma in a related field

Tools

Justice Services Online (JSO) E-filing

Sensitive Content Management (SCM)

Caselines

Job description

Join Our In-House Legal Team Specializing in Property and Casualty Insurance Defence. We are a dynamic legal team of over 200 professionals across five offices in Toronto, Mississauga, Aurora, Ottawa, and Calgary. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our legal counsel in managing a diverse portfolio of litigation files from start to finish. These cases involve the defence of auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property matters, subrogation, and insurance coverage issues. Ready to make a difference in a high-impact legal environment? Apply now and become part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and client service. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Assist counsel with managing litigation files throughout the entire legal process

• Draft and edit pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents

• Manage calendars and perform general administrative tasks

• Handle incoming client calls, including screening and directing inquiries

• Prepare court briefs and documentation for trials and arbitration hearings

• Perform electronic filing and document processing

• Provide confidential administrative support to legal counsel

• Ensure a high standard of client service and contribute to the delivery of superior legal support.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• College diploma in a related field

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Experience with trials and/or arbitrations

• Knowledge of French is required

• General knowledge of court filing systems, Justice Services Online (JSO) E-filing, Sensitive Content Management (SCM), Caselines, etc.

• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) and Insurance Defence Litigation with an emphasis in Accident Benefits and Bodily Injury work

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Nimble learning, Situational adaptability

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Administration (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-08-4