Legal Assistant

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected litigation firm in downtown Toronto is looking for a skilled Insurance Defence Legal Assistant. In this full-time role, you will provide comprehensive legal support, managing insurance defence files and ensuring efficient communication with clients and legal professionals. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience and a Legal Assistant Diploma.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Insurance Defence Litigation.
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings and affidavits.
• File and serve court documents in accordance with procedures.
• Manage physical and electronic legal files throughout the litigation process.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication

Initiative

Problem-solving

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal document management systems

Job description

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Professional Recruiter at Kelly Services

Our client, a well-respected litigation firm located in downtown Toronto, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Insurance Defence Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal assistant with a background in insurance defence to contribute to a busy and collaborative legal environment.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to lawyers and law clerks, assisting in the management of insurance defence files from intake to resolution. You will be responsible for drafting legal documents, coordinating schedules, managing documentation, and ensuring timely and accurate communication with clients, courts, and legal professionals.

Responsibilities :

• Draft, format, proofread, and prepare correspondence, pleadings, motion records, affidavits, mediation memos, and other legal documents
• File and serve court documents in accordance with Rules of Civil Procedure
• Schedule Examinations for Discovery, court appearances, mediations, and other key meetings
• Coordinate lawyers’ calendars and ensure all deadlines and appointments are tracked accurately
• Assist in the preparation of trial and arbitration materials
• Manage physical and electronic legal files throughout all stages of the litigation process
• Support docketing, billing, and preparation of cheque requisitions
• Maintain organized document management systems and ensure all documents are up to date
• Prepare reports by gathering and summarizing legal and financial data as required
• Use legal software effectively for case management and document preparation
• Open and close legal files in accordance with firm procedures
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Provide additional administrative support as needed

Requirements :

• 3+ years of experience in Insurance Defence Litigation in a legal assistant or similar capacity
• Strong working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and relevant court procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a collaborative team
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude
• Ability to manage large volumes of documentation with professionalism and efficiency
• Completion of a Legal Assistant Diploma from a recognized institution
• Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism
• Temporary role with potential to go permanent
• 28.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay, paid weekly
• Work in a dynamic organization that continues to grow

Why Kelly?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary / non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodation for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal, Research, and Administrative

Legal Services, Insurance, and Law Practice

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