Legal Assistant - Tort

The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA); Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dutton Brock LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant with 6+ years of experience in Insurance Defence to support lawyers in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes deadlines, accuracy, and a strong client service focus.

The firm operates in a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least two days per week, and offers a professional environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Formación

• Minimum 6+ years working as a legal assistant; Insurance Defence Tort experience is a plus.
• Post-secondary education in legal administration or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office and ProLaw.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong grammar and proofreading abilities.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor deadlines, reminders, and assist lawyer with timely responses to deadlines.
• Draft, prepare, proofread correspondence and documents for client and opposing counsel.
• Ensure court filings are accurate and timely.
• Schedule examinations for discoveries, motions, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Assist in preparing and assembling briefs and records.
• Prepare releases, consents, orders, and settlement notices.
• Maintain filing systems (physical and electronic) and calendar updates.
• Transcribe dictation and perform general administrative tasks.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Educación

Legal administration education

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

ProLaw

Descripción del empleo

Dutton Brock LLP is a mid-sized Commercial Insurance litigation and Insurance Defence firm, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to all our clients. We offer an excellent work environment with a competitive compensation package.

We are looking for a Legal Assistant with 6-10 years of experience working in Insurance Defence. The ideal candidate will need strong administrative skills with a solid understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure. The role requires an individual with a professional attitude who will provide support to their lawyer with an emphasis on delivery of excellent service to our clients. To succeed in this role you will need the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision as well as demonstrate discretion with strong organizational and communication skills. We are currently operating a hybrid work model, this position is required to be in the office a minimum of two days a week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor deadlines, send reminders and assist lawyer in preparing and filing timely responses to deadlines.
• Draft, prepare and proofread correspondence and various documents and forms including initial letters to client, and opposing counsel.
• Ensure court filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Scheduling various events, including but not limited to: examinations for discoveries, motions, mediations and settlement conferences etc.
• Assist in preparation and assembly of briefs and records.
• Prepare releases, consents and orders, and settlement disclosure notices.
• Ensure all physical and electronic filing is organized and up-to-date.
• Fax, scan, photocopy and bind documents.
• Transcribe digital dictation.
• Various administrative support tasks including but not limited to: managing incoming mail and emails, accounting, opening and closing files, expense claims, and ensuring adherence to client protocols and firm procedures.
• Updating and maintaining lawyer’s calendar.
• Other legal and administrative tasks as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years working as a legal assistant (Insurance Defence Tort experience is an asset).
• Post-secondary education in legal administration or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office, ProLaw
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including strong grammar, spelling and proofreading capabilities.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.

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