Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Zurich Insurance

Zurich Insurance

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, valuesdriven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.
If you have experience supporting lawyers and/or paralegals and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
In your role, you will perform a broad range of administrative tasks supporting one or more lawyers. You will organize and maintain all electronic and paper files relating to litigation and administrative matters.
This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

What you will do:

Provides administrative support to one or more attorneys such as answering the phone, greeting visitors, scheduling and maintaining calendars, coordinating travel, submitting expense reports, etc.

Responds to inquiries from and interacts with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses.
Drafts legal pleadings, correspondence, and other documents as directed.
Maintains accurate office database for assigned attorneys' cases.
Organizes and maintains case files and documentation.
Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

What you bring to the table:

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry

ORZurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Legal Secretary area within the Insurance industry
ANDExperience drafting legal documents and correspondence.

Experience providing administrative support to one or more attorneys.

Preferred:

College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Familiarity with litigation management software systems.
Organization and prioritization skills.

Our Culture:

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.
We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.
We care about our employees' wellbeing and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.
We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.
We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.
We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.
We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada's 5Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.
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