Legal Claims Assistant I

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

We’re looking for a Legal Claims Assistant I to join our growing team!

What you’ll do here:

• Setting up new files in our online system, drafting correspondence, court documents, briefing files and ultimately closing files.
• Scheduling examination tor discovery, examinations under oath, mediations, meetings and various hearings at court.
• Maintaining Legal Counsel's calendar, supervising their practice and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Word processing, electronic filing and general office duties.
• Accomplishing your key responsibilities.
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, photocopying, drafting correspondence, preparing pleadings, creating and updating trial binders, etc.
• Implement an effective diary system to help manage the lawyer's practice.
• Partners with assigned lawyers in managing workflow, monitoring calendars and meeting various deadlines.
• Exchange and obtain information and communicate progress.
• Review and manage documents with software programs.

• College diploma and/or university degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or a Legal Assistant Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• At least three years of experience working as a legal assistant/ in the legal industry, preferably within an insurance defence or personal injury law firm with a solid background in litigation.
• Working knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong document management skills with the ability to learn and utilize Intact's various software programs, including iManage and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and sound proofreading skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Excellent communication, listening, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills and an ability to work within a team dynamic.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and take initiative.
• Demonstrate a disciplined approach to work.
• Intermediate knowledge levels of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.