About the Company
Forge Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading litigation law firm in downtown Toronto in their search for an experience Insurance Defence Legal Assistant to join their team.
About the Role
Supporting two of the city's top Insurance Defence Litigatiors, the Legal Assistant will be responsible for:

• Preparing, editing, and formatting legal documents and correspondence related to insurance defence matters.
• Managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating court appearances.
• Maintaining and organizing electronic and physical filing systems.
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court offices in a professional manner.
• Managing deadlines and ensuring timely follow-ups on legal matters.
• Providing general administrative support to the litigation team as needed.

The Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Remote work flexibility.
• One-year placement with the possibility of extension.
• Extended health benefits.
• Opportunity to work closely with and learn from two of the city's top litigation professionals.

What You Bring
As the ideal candidate, you possess 3+ years' experience supporting legal professionals in an insurance defence practice, preferably gained within a law firm environment. You possess strong proficiency in the entire MS Office Suite and legal document management systems (DMS). You possess a professional demeanor and a proactive approach to problem-solving; along with strong written and verbal communication skills and a keen attention to detail.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.