Legal Assistant – Insurance & Tort Liability

Full-Time

Toronto

Do you have experience working as a Legal Assistant in Insurance and Tort Liability?

Are you ready to make an immediate impact in a TOP law firm?

Are you looking to work in a well-established firm with a great company culture and great growth opportunities?

The Company

Our client is a top national law firm with multiple offices across Canada. Their Toronto office is hiring a Legal Assistant (Insurance & Tort Liability) to support a dedicated group of lawyers. You will play a crucial role within a dynamic team, leveraging your expertise to enhance the service provided to valued clients while making a substantial impact.

The Role

The Toronto office is hiring an experienced Legal Assistant in their Insurance & Tort Liability Practice to support and provide exceptional service to a dedicated group of lawyers. You will be expected to coordinate the workflow, reviewing the completion of document production, file management, copying/scanning work and other administrative work. You will work closely with lawyers and legal support staff to provide a high level of service to clients while also having opportunities to grow your skills as part of a successful team.

As a Legal Assistant in the Insurance & Tort Liability Practice, you will be a key member of a dynamic team. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Manage calendars, arrange meetings, and handle travel bookings.
• Coordinate office tasks such as photocopying, filing, and organizing couriers.
• Support lawyers in marketing activities and preparation of pitches.
• Handle phone queries and emails, ensuring timely responses.
• Monitor lawyers' emails and manage client correspondence when necessary.
• Liaise with support departments and communicate absences to relevant parties.
• Assist in client care, intake, and maintenance of client information.
• Arrange client meetings and address basic client queries.
• Review documents before providing them to lawyers, draft correspondence, and maintain spreadsheets as needed.
• Ensure proper time recording by lawyers and assist in billing processes.
• Produce financial reports and handle financial transactions as required.
• Provide support to lawyers and colleagues within the practice group.
• Assist other members of the firm as needed and perform additional duties as requested.

The ideal candidate will come with the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in legal studies
• A minimum 3+ years’ experience supporting lawyers in insurance and tort liability or litigation
• Understanding of civil litigation procedures and insurance/tort law.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and proactive attitude.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team player with a positive and solutions-focused approach to work.

Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Chelsey Reimer .

I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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