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Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP is seeking a hard-working and dedicated legal assistant to join our firm. We are looking for assistants with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience.

WHO WE ARE

Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP (ZTGH) is a fast-paced civil litigation firm, with a deep breadth of expertise in all areas of insurance defence law. We have been consistently named as one of the top 10 Insurance Boutiques in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine and one of the Best Law Firms in Canada by the Globe and Mail. At ZTGH we pride ourselves on providing client-focused solutions to complex legal problems. We have been at the forefront of many pivotal insurance law decisions and 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for all 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.
  • Minimum 1 year 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  • Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000/year
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • On-site gym
  • Casual dress

How to Apply:

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

Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on religion, race, political belief, ancestry or social origin, colour, ethnic origin or nationality, citizenship or civil status, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, mental or physical disability, economic status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal or provincial legislation. For applicants requiring accommodation, it will be provided in all parts of the hiring process – please advise us in advance. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.