legal assistant Toronto
Travelers
Full Time
Toronto
80400 - 64428 CAD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Who Are We?
Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers – and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.
Job Category
Target Openings
What Is the Opportunity?
What Will You Do?
- Prepare various legal documentation including but not limited to pleadings, discovery, mediations, motions, etc. in an accurate and timely manner.
- Draft correspondence and review incoming mail to determine urgency and work with lawyers accordingly.
- Provide necessary telephone assistance including, but not limited to, answering callers routine questions.
- Maintain lawyers calendars as well as maintain diary and tickler dates appropriately.
- Review calendar daily and proactively handle upcoming events and determine dates upon which various pleadings must be served and filed.
- Input and maintain information into proprietary case management system and ensure data integrity.
- Maintain, organize and index all case files for staff lawyers; file correspondence, pleadings and other documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Schedule/coordinate Examinations for Discovery, medical examinations and other court designated hearings.
- Retain court reporters and interpreters, if necessary.
- Act as a liaison between insured, claim professional and Staff Counsel office by furnishing and requesting information as needed and assist in completion of necessary reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Associates Degree or vocational assistant training preferred.
- Minimum 6 years experience as a Legal Assistant preferred, or consistently high level performance.
- Prior corporate experience preferred.
- Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.
- Superior written and oral communication skills.
- Superior interpersonal skills to communicate with court personnel, other attorneys and their staff, clients, witnesses and outside vendors.
- Highly proficient in MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Highly proficient with the usage of a case management system and other software applications.
- Sound knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, local court/jurisdiction rules and adherence to law office procedures.
- Ability to identify urgency and prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Ability to manage time and multitask effectively.
- Display problem solving skills by developing methods or approaches to getting the work done.
- Maintain composure and professionalism under pressure as well as adapt to new situations and changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to operate business machines such as photocopy and scanning equipment.
What is a Must Have?
- High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
What Is in It for You?
Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve paid company Holidays.
Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you’re eligible for free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an
email
so we may assist you.About Travelers
CEO: Alan D. Schnitzer
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.travelers.com
Year Founded: 1853
