Legal Assistant

DWF • Toronto, ON

13d • Onsite

About The Position

DWF is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Toronto team. This position is ideal for a team player with a strong work ethic, who can handle a busy workload and possesses a keen eye for detail. The successful candidate will have a strong client service focus, the ability to multi-task, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in a litigation practice
• Experience in insurance defence litigation
• Excellent English oral and written skills
• Professional manner in communication with clients
• Strong administration and organization skills
• Able to draft standard correspondence and documents with minimal supervision
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work

Nice To Haves

• Litigation experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft various correspondence and documents
• Draft standard letters, documents briefs, and pleadings
• Set trials, discoveries, etc. and prepare required documentation
• Interact with clients by phone and in person
• Set appointments for clients
• Maintain filing system including a bring-forward system
• Sort incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail
• Delegate tasks to junior level Legal Administrative Assistant on the team
• Perform other related duties as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive rewards package
• Diverse array of benefits to tailor a package
• Flexible benefits
• Robust well-being programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree