We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Legal Claims Assistant to join one of our top clients in the Insurance industry! In this role, you will be the backbone of their legal operations, partnering directly with lawyers to ensure their practices run smoothly. From managing complex calendars to drafting legal correspondence, you will play a crucial part in supporting clients and achieving organizational goals.
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PLEASE NOTE - This job posting is for the purpose of pipelining talent for an upcoming role.
Job Title - Legal Claims Assistant
Salary range - $59,300 - $72,500
35-hour workweek
Location - Toronto, ON
Advantages
Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more.
Annual Bonus component.
Responsibilities
Provide Administrative Support: Schedule meetings, handle photocopying, draft correspondence, prepare pleadings, and create/update trial binders.
Manage Schedules & Workflows: Implement an effective diary system to manage the lawyer's practice, monitor calendars, schedule appearances, and ensure various deadlines are met.
Client Communication: Support clients by scheduling appointments, exchanging/obtaining necessary information, and communicating case progress.
Document Management: Review and manage documents using software programs, ensuring all electronic filing is strictly up to date.
Dictation: Process dictation with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
Team Collaboration: Provide vital support to fellow assistants, clerks, lawyers, and management.
Professional Development: Keep your knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities.
Uphold Core Values: Accomplish organizational goals by living and embodying the company's core Success Factors.
Qualifications
College diploma from either a legal office administration or law clerk program, OR any combination of equivalent education and experience.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience specifically in insurance defence litigation.
Must be eligible to work in Canada
Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and strong document management skills, including the ability to learn and utilize internal software programs.
A strong working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Excellent communication, listening, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading abilities.
Ability to prioritize and organize with a demonstrated, disciplined approach to work.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Capacity to exercise sound judgment and take initiative when necessary.
Summary
If this role interests you, please apply on randstad.ca or you can email me at virangana.shah@randstad.ca
We appreciate all applications, however, only those who meet the requirements for this role will be contacted.
Randstad Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates, especially those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group, and any others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce, to apply.
Randstad Canada is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise your Randstad Representative or your local Randstad branch in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Legal Claims Assistant to join one of our top clients in the Insurance industry! In this role, you will be the backbone of their legal operations, partnering directly with lawyers to ensure their practices run smoothly. From managing complex calendars to drafting legal correspondence, you will play a crucial part in supporting clients and achieving organizational goals.
PLEASE NOTE - This job posting is for the purpose of pipelining talent for an upcoming role.
Job Title - Legal Claims Assistant
Salary range - $59,300 - $72,500
35-hour workweek
Location - Toronto, ON
Advantages
Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more.
Annual Bonus component.
Responsibilities
Provide Administrative Support: Schedule meetings, handle photocopying, draft correspondence, prepare pleadings, and create/update trial binders.
...
Manage Schedules & Workflows: Implement an effective diary system to manage the lawyer's practice, monitor calendars, schedule appearances, and ensure various deadlines are met.
Client Communication: Support clients by scheduling appointments, exchanging/obtaining necessary information, and communicating case progress.
Document Management: Review and manage documents using software programs, ensuring all electronic filing is strictly up to date.
Dictation: Process dictation with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
Team Collaboration: Provide vital support to fellow assistants, clerks, lawyers, and management.
Professional Development: Keep your knowledge up to date by participating in educational opportunities.
Uphold Core Values: Accomplish organizational goals by living and embodying the company's core Success Factors.
Qualifications
College diploma from either a legal office administration or law clerk program, OR any combination of equivalent education and experience.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience specifically in insurance defence litigation.
Must be eligible to work in Canada
Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and strong document management skills, including the ability to learn and utilize internal software programs.
A strong working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Excellent communication, listening, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading abilities.
Ability to prioritize and organize with a demonstrated, disciplined approach to work.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Capacity to exercise sound judgment and take initiative when necessary.
Summary
If this role interests you, please apply on randstad.ca or you can email me at virangana.shah@randstad.ca
We appreciate all applications, however, only those who meet the requirements for this role will be contacted.
Randstad Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates, especially those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group, and any others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce, to apply.
Randstad Canada is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise your Randstad Representative or your local Randstad branch in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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