Legal Assistant / Law Clerk - Contract - Toronto - 1 day in office

CorGTA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major insurance company is seeking a Legal Assistant / Law Clerk in Toronto, ON. This contract role involves managing civil litigation files and preparing legal documents, requiring a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a flexible remote work schedule, with pay ranging from $25 to $31 per hour. Candidates should have strong document management skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

Great training

Opportunity for extensions

Team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Law Clerk in insurance litigation.
• Strong skills in document management and software adaptability.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters and files.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate with clients and legal counsel for case management.

Skills

Document management

Proficiency with MS Office

Knowledge of Civil Procedure

Clerical experience

Customer service

Job description

Position : Legal Assistant / Law Clerk working on BI (Bodily Injury / Tort) - Large Insurance Company

Location : 4 days remote - 1 day in office (Toronto ON)

Structure : Contract 3 months to start extension options

Pay : $25.00 to $31.00 p / h T4

We have a great new opportunity to support one of our Insurance Sector clients in a contract capacity!

Please see below for more information on the position and if interested apply with an updated resume aligned to the needs of the role.

• Great Training
• Opportunity for extensions
• Great team environment (everyone is friendly and respectful)
• Growth opportunity (contractors have started on temp but ended up with careers in this top 10 Insurer)

Role Deliverables

General file handling and practice management for Civil Litigation Matters

Review documents and prepare summaries

Prepare and compile documents / briefs as assigned

Prepare Affidavit of Documents and other documents as assigned

Draft correspondence to clients third parties experts

Request and manage productions and undertakings and correspond with legal counsel

Support file work by identifying obtaining and organizing documents from the clients and from other parties to the litigation

All aspects of arranging Independent Examinations including retaining experts and preparing medical briefs for experts

Provide input into the procedures and practices

Work within a paperless environment

Perform other duties as required of a Legal Clerk

Desired Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Law Clerk as part of a team practicing insurance litigation in Ontario

Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure

Strong document management skills with the ability to learn various software programs

Demonstrated proficiency with Outlook and all MS Office applications

Ability to prioritize organize and execute tasks in a quality manner with strong turnaround time

Excellent document management skills with ability to utilize the various software systems such as TeamConnect and ACL

High degree of personal ethics integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard privileged and confidential information

Great attention to detail

Ability to perform under pressure meet deadlines and handle multiple yet sometimes conflicting priorities

Team player adaptable to a changing environment

CorGTA is an equal opportunity employer please apply with an updated resume and ensure the required skills you are able to speak to for this position are included.

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Key Skills

Multi-line Phone Systems,Typing,Data Entry,Customer Service,Clerical Experience,Computer Skills,Math,Microsoft Word,QuickBooks,Office Experience,10 Key Calculator,Filing

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1