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    Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Desjardins

    Desjardins
    Desjardins Toronto, Canada

    1 month ago

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    Come join our Property and Casualty Insurance Defence In-house Legal team of over 200 employees across 5 offices, including Toronto, Mississauga, Aurora, Ottawa, and Calgary. As a legal assistant, you will support counsel in carrying a case load of litigation files, from beginning to end, involving the defence of auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property, subrogation, and coverage work. Morespecifically, youwillberequired to :

  • Support counsel in carrying a case load of files, from beginning to end
  • Draft and revise pleadings, correspondence and any other legal documents
  • Calendar management as well as general administrative duties
  • Receive, filter and conduct client calls
  • Assemble various court briefs as well as trial and arbitration documents
  • Complete electronic filing and word processing
  • Provide confidential administrative support to counsel
  • Deliver exceptional client experience and superior legal services

    • What we offer*

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus
  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
  • Group insurance including telemedicine
  • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

    • What you bring to the table

  • College diploma in a related field
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience
  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
  • Experience with trials and/or arbitrations
  • General knowledge of court filing systems, JSO E-filing, EATS, Caselines, etc.
  • Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, LAT and Insurance Defence Litigation with an emphasis in Accident Benefits and Bodily Injury work
    • Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Drive results, Nimble learning, Situational adaptability

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