Legal Assistant

Join Our In-House Legal Team Specializing in Property and Casualty Insurance Defence. We are a dynamic legal team of over 200 professionals across five offices in Toronto, Mississauga, Aurora, Ottawa, and Calgary. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our legal counsel in managing a diverse portfolio of litigation files from start to finish. These cases involve the defence of auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property matters, subrogation, and insurance coverage issues. Ready to make a difference in a high-impact legal environment? Apply now and become part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and client service. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Assist counsel with managing litigation files throughout the entire legal process

• Draft and edit pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents

• Manage calendars and perform general administrative tasks

• Handle incoming client calls, including screening and directing inquiries

• Prepare court briefs and documentation for trials and arbitration hearings

• Perform electronic filing and document processing

• Provide confidential administrative support to legal counsel

• Ensure a high standard of client service and contribute to the delivery of superior legal support

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

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

#LI-Hybrid, #ON06*

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 in Insurance Defence Litigation or Plaintiff with an emphasis in Accident Benefits and Bodily Injury work 

• Experience with trials and/or arbitrations   

• General knowledge of court filing systems, Justice Services Online (JSO) E-filing, Sensitive Content Management (SCM), Caselines, etc.

• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) and Insurance Defence Litigation with an emphasis in Accident Benefits and Bodily Injury work

Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Unposting Date