Job Description

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - INSURANCE LAW AND HEALTH LAW

If you're looking for a challenge and a chance to grow your career alongside the best and brightest in the industry, you'll find it here.



We are currently seeking a

Legal Administrative Assistant

to support our

Insurance and Health Law

team. The position provides an opportunity to work with a vibrant and team oriented group of people. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in a Canadian law firm, be energetic, flexible, highly motivated and driven to succeed.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Liaise with other legal assistants, paralegals, lawyers and clients regarding file progress

Draft and transcribe legal documents, basic pleadings and correspondence

Manage and maintain bring forward system for tasks and appointments

Organize meetings and schedule discoveries, trials, and other court dates

Prepare application records

Field client inquiries

Keep paper and electronic files up to date, including creating binders, labels and CMPA files

Process all outgoing correspondence and sort incoming mail

Prepare expense reports

Prepare monthly accounts

Other general administrative duties as required

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Completion of an accredited Legal Administrative Assistant program

Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant

Advanced computer skills with Word, Excel and Outlook

Keyboarding at a minimum or 60wpm

Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills

A thorough understanding of civil litigation rules and procedures

Ability work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of work and multiple lawyers in a fastpaced environment

Exposure to or experience with CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) considered an asset

WHAT YOU BRING

Excellent written (grammar, spelling, proofreading) and verbal communication skills

High level organizational skills with a strong attention to detail to produce quality and accurate work

Ability to prioritize tasks by deadline, work calmly under pressure and manage high volume of work in a fast-paced environment

Proven ability to take initiative and be proactive, as well as follow instructions and adhere to strict deadlines

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants

Ability to work effectively both independently and as a contributing member in a team environment

Positive, professional, can-do attitude

WHAT WE OFFER

Our people are the heart of our firm - we say it often and with good reason. It is only through our people's skills, ambition, dedication, and hard work that we can deliver the excellent level of client service our reputation is built upon. While our expectations are high - so are our rewards. Our generous competitive compensation package is just one component of our total rewards package. The salary range for this role is

$65,000 - $75,000 annually,

which represents a fair market value and estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's relevant education, experience and qualifications.

Compensation + Benefits

Competitive salary with structured annual reviews

Extended health and dental coverage and an additional Health Care Spending account

Group RRSP plan with matched mandatory contributions + additional optional matched contributions

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Employee and family assistance program

Maternity/Parental leave top-up payment plan

Maternity leave gradual return-to-work options

Paid or banked overtime

Vacation time, sick time, and personal time allotment

Work Perks

Firm social events

Friendly, social, and welcoming culture

Dress for Your Day dress code

Continuing education/tuition allowance

Dog friendly office so you can bring you dog to work! Work / Life Integration

Robust health and wellness program annual subsidy

Sports teams

Recognition of service milestones

Paid personal time and a moving day to help balance outside commitments

WHO WE ARE + HOW WE WORK

We are a dynamic and diverse group of highly skilled people working together to deliver excellent service to our clients. When you join our firm, you join a culture of excellence, collaboration, camaraderie and respect. We're a great place to grow your career. Our core values focus on developing a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace that encourages and supports differences and promotes innovative perspectives. We are committed to maintaining and expanding the diversity of our firm's lawyers and staff and creating an inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish.


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