Legal Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Randstad Canada

Description

Are you a dedicated legal professional with exceptional administrative skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines with ease?

Do you possess 3+ years of experience in Insurance Defence and have a strong grasp on the Rules of Civil Procedure?

We are currently hiring Legal Assistants to join the team of a mid-size Commercial Insurance Litigation and Insurance Defence firm, with two positions available.

Offered is an excellent work environment, competitive compensation, and a hybrid role requiring two in-office days per week. Apply now to become their next TORT Legal Assistant and contribute to the firm's mission of providing excellent service to their clients

Advantages
Full time, Permanent, Hybrid Position - 2 days per week in office
3 weeks vacation
7 personal flex days
Benefits package after 3 months
Years of service bonus, recognized for merit
Group RRSP part of benefits package
TTC Accessible

Responsibilities

• Monitor deadlines, send reminders and assist the 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 uptodate.
• 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 the lawyer's calendar.
• Other legal and administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years working as a legal assistant (Insurance Defence Tort experience is an asset).
• Postsecondary 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, multitasking, and timemanagement skills.
• Flexible and dependable with ability to work in a fastpaced environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrates discretion, sound judgment and diplomacy in dealing with confidential matters.
• Professional and teamoriented with strong interpersonal and client service skills.

Summary

If you meet the above-listed criteria, register for a Randstad account online if you have not yet registered, and please apply directly online.

We appreciate all applicants and those interested in this opportunity, however only those with relevant experience will be considered.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada.

As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.

We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.