Legal Assistant

DWF

$80K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program
  • Minimum 15 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant in litigation
  • Experience in insurance defence litigation
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English
  • Professional communication manner with clients
  • Highly organized with strong administration skills
  • Ability to draft documents with minimal supervision
  • Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage multi-tasking effectively

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and draft various correspondence and documents
  • Draft standard letters, briefs, and pleadings
  • Set trials and discoveries, preparing required documentation
  • Interact with clients via phone and in-person
  • Set and manage appointments for clients
  • Maintain an organized filing system including bring-forward
  • Sort and prepare incoming and outgoing mail
  • Delegate tasks to junior Legal Administrative Assistants

Benefits

  • Comprehensive rewards package beyond salary
  • Opportunity to select from diverse and flexible benefits
  • Robust well-being programs
  • Fair recruitment process with comprehensive interviews and assessments
  • Support and adjustments offered throughout the recruitment process
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking an Legal Assistant to join our Toronto team.

This position is for a team player with a strong work ethic, can handle a busy workload, and who has a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will have strong client service focus, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills.

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


What will help you succeed in this role?

  • Graduate of a Legal Administrative Assistant program
  • Minimum 15 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
  • Litigation experience preferred


What we offer

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 annually dependent on years/relevance of individual experience.

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

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