legal assistant

About the company

At Jones Kopp Litigation Partners LLP, we are a seasoned and dedicated team of legal professionals specializing in civil defence litigation. We focus on building strong relationships with our team, while striving to provide exceptional service.

Your tasks

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our busy insurance defence practice and have an immediate opening in our Downtown Toronto office. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing the legal and administrative practices of a partner and associate lawyer. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid schedule for a better work/life balance. If this sounds like the right fit, then please apply in confidence by submitting your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Primary duties will consist of the following:

• File organization and practice management;

• Preparation of correspondence, briefs, memos and other legal documents in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure;

• Maintain lawyers' calendars;

• Schedule meetings, discoveries, motions, mediations and pre-trials;

• Assist with other administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

Required Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience in Insurance Defence Litigation, tort and accident benefit files;

• Law Clerk or Legal Assistant diploma/certification from an accredited institution;

• Solid understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Detail oriented with an ability to prioritize.

• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Soluno as well as possessing a minimum typing speed of 60wpm;

• Work well independently and thrive in a team environment and;

What we offer

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Other

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)