Legal Assistant
Desjardins
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Aurora • Canada
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About the role
- 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
Requirements
- College diploma in a related field
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
drafting legal documentsediting legal documentselectronic filingdocument processingcalendar managementclient communicationcourt brief preparationlitigation file managementadministrative supporttrials and arbitration experience
Soft Skills
client serviceattention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillsconfidentiality
Certifications
college diploma in a related field