Insurance Defence Legal Assistant

Job summary

Manage and organize client files, calendars, deadlines, and litigation events, while preparing legal documents and filing materials with the court. Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance companies to coordinate case updates and documentation and keep matters progressing on schedule.

Job details

Insurance Defence Legal Assistant Looking for a role that offers the pace of a busy litigation practice without compromising on team culture and work-life balance? We’re partnering with a well-established firm to find an Insurance Defence Legal Assistant with at least five years of relevant legal experience to join its dynamic team. This is an opportunity to bring your litigation expertise to a practice where organization, initiative and attention to detail are valued, and where you’ll play an integral role in keeping matters on track. Alongside a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, you’ll enjoy a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one day working from home, offering the best of both collaboration and flexibility. Apply now! Location: Mississauga Salary: Up to $62K (Based on Experience) Key Responsibilities Open, organize, and maintain client files Manage calendars, including court dates, deadlines, and appointments Communicate with clients and opposing counsel regarding case updates and documentation requests Draft and prepare legal correspondence and documents Communicate with insurance companies regarding claims and documentation File legal documents with the court and ensure compliance with procedural requirements Schedule examinations for discovery, mediations, and other litigation events Track file progress and ensure deadlines are met Qualifications 5+ years experience in insurance defence within a law firm environment Strong organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Ability to manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment High level of attention to detail and accuracy Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software Knowledge of court procedures and legal documentation Familiarity with insurance processes Experience handling legal documentation Understanding of litigation timelines and deadlines To apply, please forward your resume to: Zaheeda Merali Manager – Executive Search at zaheeda@cartelinc.com

What you’ll do

Manage and organize client files, calendars, deadlines, and litigation events, while preparing legal documents and filing materials with the court. Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance companies to coordinate case updates and documentation and keep matters progressing on schedule.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of insurance defence experience in a law firm, along with knowledge of court procedures, legal documentation, insurance processes, and litigation timelines. Candidates should have strong organization, time management, communication, and attention-to-detail skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office and legal practice management software.

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Insurance Defence
• Litigation Support
• File Management
• Calendar Management
• Deadline Tracking
• Client Communication
• Opposing Counsel Communication
• Legal Correspondence
• Legal Document Preparation
• Insurance Claims Communication
• Court Filing
• Court Procedures
• Scheduling Litigation Events
• Organization
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Legal
• Administrative

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