Insurance Defence Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Blaney McMurtry LLP

Blaney McMurtry LLP

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

BLANEY MCMURTRY LLP

INSURANCE DEFENCE LEGAL ASSISTANT

Why work at Blaney McMurtry LLP?

Blaney McMurtry LLP is a multi-service 120 + lawyer firm, based in the heart of downtown Toronto. For more than sixty years, we have helped clients overcome challenges and seize opportunities through our continuing commitment to achieving results and building relationships. We seek exceptional individuals who take pride in their work and know the importance of excellent client service.

Our motto is "Expect the Best" and that goes both ways. At Blaney, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects and supports all our staff. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and paid vacation.

Your well-being is very important to us, and this is why we offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, as well as an Employee Assistance Program.

If you would like to gain new skills, we have abundant training and professional development opportunities to help to achieve your personal and professional goals.

What you will be doing:

Prepare correspondence, pleading, and other legal documents
Drafting/proofreading, serving, and filing legal documents
Ability to prepare various correspondence, Affidavit of Documents, Motion Records, Mediation Memos
Ability to schedule Examinations for Discovery, various court appearances efficiently, other meetings and manage calendars
Assist with preparation for trials and arbitrations
Assist with docketing, billing, and cheque requisitions
Managing files through all stages of the legal process
Preparing special reports including gathering and summarizing data
Maintaining physical and electronic document system
Exercising initiative and judgement to relieve lawyers of administrative detail
Working with various legal software and strong experience using MatterSphere
Opening and closing files
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, stellar organization skills, accurate and quality work are an ideal fit for this position
3+ years of Insurance Defence Law experience
Working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court procedures
Ability to manage large volume of documents and work in a fastpaced environment
Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to be resourceful and work with mínimal instruction or supervision
Teamplayer attitude with strong communication skills
Strong Initiative and follow up skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to multitask and manage your time in a fastpaced environment
Willingness to learn
Attention to detail
Maintain strict confidentiality
Prioritizing workflow and managing critical details
Completion of a Legal Assistant Diploma is an asset