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Legal Assistant - Insurance Defence Downtown Toronto 12 Month Contract 3 Days Work from Home Our client, one of the best firms in their field, is hiring a Legal Assistant to join its insurance defence litigation practice. This is a 12 month contract with the real possibility of becoming a full time permanent role. This firm offers 3 days work from home Responsibilities: Monitor deadlines, send reminders and assist in preparing and filing timely responses to deadlines. Draft, prepare and proofread correspondence and various documents and forms including initial letters to client, and opposing counsel. Ensure court filings are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Scheduling various events, including but not limited to: examinations for discoveries, motions, mediations and settlement conferences etc. Assist in preparation and assembly of briefs and records. Ensure all physical and electronic filing is organized and up-to-date. Fax, scan, photocopy and bind documents. Transcribe digital dictation. Various administrative support tasks including, but not limited to: managing incoming mail and emails, accounting, opening and closing files, expense claims, and ensuring adherence to client protocols and firm procedures. Updating and maintaining calendars. Other legal and administrative tasks as assigned. Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required: Minimum 3 years+ experience of Insurance Defence experience. Post-secondary Legal Assistant certificate or Law Clerk diploma. Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office, PC Law. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills. Flexible and dependable with ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Demonstrates discretion, sound judgment and diplomacy Interested candidates should apply We thank all candidates for their interest in this role however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.