Job Summary: The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting a minimum of one (1) Associate/Partner. Along with the varied tasks that come with the position, this fast pace workplace takes a motivated and organized person to succeed. From time to time you may be required to assist other Associates or Partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

- File management including postings into file.
- Maintain files in an efficient and effective manner.
- Complies/assembles/updates briefs.
- Liaises with court registry personnel and other parties regarding schedules.
- Enters counsel’s time into Accounting Software within deadlines as required.
- Files/photocopies/scans/bind.
- Updates/index/post/file documents/ Document Software.
- Prepare standard correspondence.
- Maintain Lawyers’ appointments calendar
- Proofread documents and checks for appropriate formatting, spelling, and grammar.
- Prepares and updates counsel’s case lists.
- Schedules/books examination for discovery, mediation, etc.
- Receives, opens and prioritize incoming mail; and
- Prepares materials for distribution via mail, fax, courier, etc.

Skills and Specifications

- Collaborative mindset with a focus on both individual and team success
- Strong multi-tasking, organizational and client management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,



with the ability to present complex information clearly
- Knowledge of compiling and filing court records
- Fast-paced environment - must be able to work well under pressure
- Ability to listen to indented details effectively

Educational and Qualifications

- 1 - 2 years of direct work experience as a Legal Assistant or similar experience
- Accident Benefit and Defence TORT experience will be considered an asset
- Certificate or Diploma in a legal admin or law clerk program considered an asset
- Insurance defence litigation practice considered an asset
- Computer literate, including effective working skills of Accounting Software, Document Software, MS Office and e-mail

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, existing vacancy

Advantages:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: 300 - 5468 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M9B 6E3

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Education:

- Secondary School (required)

Experience:

- Legal Assistants or Law Clerks: 1 year (required)
- administrative legal assistant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant-Insurance Defence (Canada)
🏢 Kostyniuk & Greenside Lawyers
📍 Canada