Legal Assistant (Insurance Defence)

Beard Winter LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision care

Wellness program

Job summary

Beard Winter LLP, a mid-sized Toronto firm, seeks a Litigation Assistant for our Insurance Defence group. The role requires at least four years’ experience in insurance litigation, strong organization and time management, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a busy practice.

Work arrangement is hybrid in Toronto. Salary range is $50,000–$75,000 per year with comprehensive benefits including pension, health, dental and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• At least four years of demonstrated work experience in insurance litigation (Tort and AB/LAT).
• Experience managing a busy litigation practice.
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Professional, able to work under pressure and independently within a team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Client service

MS Word

ACL

DMS

Independence

Tools

ACL

DMS

MS Word

Job description

Beard Winter LLP is proud to be recognized as a Top 10 Ontario Regional Law Firm by Canadian Lawyer magazine for 2021-22, and as one of The Globe and Mail’s Canada's Best Law Firms for 2026.

Beard Winter is a multi-service, mid-sized law firm located in downtown Toronto, our unwavering commitment to clients is the foundation of our history since 1964. Best Lawyers and Lexpert recognize our lawyers in the areas of insurance law, insurance defence litigation, estates, trusts law and family law. Our employees are a key component of our success.

We are seeking a Litigation Assistant to join our Insurance Defence Litigation group.

In addition to having at least four years of demonstrated work experience in the area of insurance litigation (Tort and AB/LAT experience), the ideal candidate will:

• Have experience managing a busy litigation practice;
• Have exceptional organizational and time management skills;
• Be flexible, time conscious, deadline oriented and be able to effectively manage multiple priorities;
• Be resourceful, including good problem solving skills;
• Be a professional individual who works well under pressure;
• Have a solid client service approach;
• Function easily in a customized MS Word, ACL and DMS environment; and
• Have the ability to work independently with little supervision, but appreciate the benefits of being part of a team

For more information about this position and our Firm, please visit our website at www.beardwinter.com.

Beard Winter LLP adopts an inclusive and accessible environment, and we are committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment, selection and assessment process, please contact Luisa Sicilia, Manager of Administration.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this position is $50,000.00 to $75,000.00. This range represents the anticipated compensation for the position in compliance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may fall above or below this range, depending on factors such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, market conditions, and internal equity. Final compensation will be confirmed upon completion of the recruitment process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. We do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Pay: $50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Experience:

• Legal Assistant : 4 years (preferred)
• Insurance Defence: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5H 2K4