Legal Assistant - Insurance Defence
Downtown Toronto

Generous Salary & Benefits!
Hybrid - 3 days wfh

Start date mid to late October 2026

Our client, a highly regarded and friendly litigation firm located in the core of downtown Toronto, is in need of a litigation assistant to support a busy partner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in managing insurance litigation practice.
Liaise with clients and opposing counsel in a qualified manner and with diplomacy;
Assembly of pleadings, affidavits, motion records, motion confirmation forms, facta and books of authorities, etc.
Coordinating with court offices regarding trial and motions bookings and related court document filings;
Drafting cover/service letters and coordinating delivery of documents
Knowledge of Accident Advantages and LAT mediation/arbitration procedures;
Transcription of dictations including statements of claim, statement of defence, reporting letters, research memos, etc.
Provide basic administrative tasks (including typing, editing, formatting, proofreading, filing, printing, saving of documents, photocopying, faxing, handling incoming and outgoing mail,



maintenance of contacts and calendar, entering dockets, coordination of meetings, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and court practice and procedures at various levels; some experience working in an insurance defence litigation practice in both Tort and AB
Solid typing and computer skills: proficiency in a suite of applications including but not limited to: MS Word; MS Outlook, PC Law, Primafact
Excellent written and verbal English skills, including spelling and grammar.
Confident, service-focused individual who is cheerful, helpful, friendly, pleasant yet, diplomatic

Interested candidates should apply in confidence.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Linds & Associates Ltd.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5J 2S8

📌 Legal Assistant Insurance Defence Toronto
🏢 Linds & Associates
📍 Toronto