Insurance Defence Legal Assistant

Currently recruiting for an Intermediate‑Litigation Insurance Defense Legal Assistant for a firm in downtown Calgary.

One day of work from home per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct court searches.
• Draft correspondence and communicate with clients and opposing counsel on behalf of the lawyer(s).
• Prepare a variety of legal documents including briefs and factums.
• Complete administrative tasks related to solicitor‑based files.
• Schedule various applications and questionings.
• Manage incoming workflow from a team of lawyers and paralegals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal assistant in a litigation practice.
• Post-secondary education from a recognized Legal Assistant/Paralegal program.
• Highly reliable and possesses a professional demeanor.
• Understanding of basic accounting ...