Assistant, Legal

We're looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team at Definity Insurance. As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you'll assist with administrative duties, general file handling, and practice management for civil litigation matters. You'll work under the direction of 2 lawyers and assist with tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant as part of a team practicing insurance litigation in Ontario.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong document management skills with the ability to learn and utilize Definity's various software programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Outlook and all MS Office applications.
• High degree of personal ethics, integrity, and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard privileged and confidential information.
• Great attention to detail with proof reading skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Team player, adaptable to a changing environment.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment.
• High degree of proficiency with English required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program
• Pension and savings programs
• Paid volunteer days
• Company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off to study for exams
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services