LEGAL ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE)

Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP is seeking a hard-working and dedicated Junior Legal Assistant (Overflow) to join our team!

WHO WE ARE

Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP (ZTGH) is a rapid-paced civil litigation firm, with a deep breadth of expertise in all areas of insurance defence law. We are considered one of the top 10 Insurance Boutiques in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. At ZTGH we pride ourselves on providing client-focused solutions to complex legal problems and we have argued and won at all levels of court including the Supreme Court of Canada.

We put a strong emphasis on collegiality and collaboration in our workspace.

POSITION SUMMARY The Legal Assistant will play an integral role in supporting multiple lawyers as an overflow assistant.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

- Responsible for scheduling activities, including but not limited to, motions, examinations for discovery, arbitration pre-hearings, mediations, defense medial assessments, settlement calls, teleconferences, etc.
- Calendar management.
- Prepare correspondence, pleadings, Affidavit of Documents, Mediation Memos, Motion Records, Discovery Plans, Notices of Examination, etc.
- Event preparation, including summons to witnesses, preparing files, service notice of examination, preparing for appeal, etc.
- Open files – review retainer letters, complete the file opening form.
- Close files – ensure all settlement documents and funds have been obtained and prepare a memo to close the file.
- Prepare court documents (dismissal documents)
- Organize, update, and maintain files.
- Responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including filing, docketing, attending to incoming mail,



email and faxes, which are to be reviewed, docketed, and saved.
- Preparation of accounts.
- Briefing small assignments.
- Other duties as required.

Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Experience in both AB & Tort
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience working as part of an insurance defence litigation practice (or Personal Injury).
- Minimum education: High School Diploma.
- Must be comfortable communicating via phone and using conference/video communication technology (i.e. Zoom).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, think independently, and function as part of a team.
- Experience drafting and preparing professional correspondence, court forms, pleadings, briefs, accounts, etc.
- Certificate or diploma from a recognized college in legal office administration or law clerk program an asset.
- Resourceful, independent, and excellent problem solving skills.

How to Apply: If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, energetic and dynamic work environment, then we invite you to apply for the Junior Legal Assistant position. To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter in one document to [email protected].

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,500.00-$57,500.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Education:
- Secondary School (required)

Experience:
- legal assistant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5G 1V2

📌 Legal Assistant (Junior) - Insurance Defence (Toronto)
🏢 ZTGH Law Limited Partnership
📍 Toronto