Job Description

Legal Assistant

CURIE (Canadian Universities Reciprocal Insurance Exchange) located in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a permanent, full-time legal assistant to join its legal services department, supporting in-house litigation, regulatory and privacy matters.

The ideal candidate is an extremely organized, detail-oriented, self-starter who can manage multiple demands accurately, efficiently, and with professionalism. The chosen candidate will report directly to the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and serve legal documents including pleadings, Affidavits of Documents, Notices of Examination, Motion Records, Mediation Memoranda, Pre-Trial Conference Memoranda and Affidavits of Service;

Electronically file court documents including pleadings, Motion Records and Pre-Trial Conference Memoranda;

Schedule client meetings, Examinations for Discovery and mediations and maintain calendar of General Counsel;

Set up and maintain electronic filing and follow-up systems;

Prepare undertakings charts;

Compile and maintain document briefs;

Draft correspondence to clients, subscribers, and opposing counsel;

Respond to inquiries from clients, subscribers, and opposing counsel in a timely and professional manner;

Prepare accounts and requisition cheques for disbursements;

Prepare expense reports;

Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, court practices and procedures in various jurisdictions;

Proficiency in Word, Adobe and Outlook and experience with legal document software and Excel spreadsheets;

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to professionally interact with clients, subscribers, other lawyers, and court staff and to draft correspondence;

Strong attention to detail;

Superior organizational and time management skills; and

Ability to problem solve with discretion and sound judgment, and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Education & Experience

University degree or college diploma

Certificate in Legal Administration or equivalent

3 years of experience in a legal assistant role

Knowledge of or experience in the insurance industry is an asset

Compensation

At CURIE, our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our guiding principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.

If this opportunity is right for you, please email us your covering letter and resume.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Wellness program
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, ON L7L 6W6

Application deadline: 2025-08-07