The Opportunity
The legal assistant will be part of the Definity legal department and will be responsible for assisting in all legal administrative duties. The successful candidate will work under the direction and guidance of approximately 2 lawyers and will assist with tasks as assigned.
What to Expect
- General file handling and practice management for civil litigation matters.
- Responsible for the ongoing administration/organization of files (opening/closing files, entering file details into software, requesting cheques, maintaining a paperless system, uploading documents received, and other tasks as assigned).
- Drafting correspondence and other documents as instructed to clients, third parties, experts, etc. and filing with the courts.
- Assisting lawyers with litigation management, including prioritizing of tasks and scheduling of meetings, questionings, mediations/JDR, and various attendances and events at court.
- Maintaining lawyers’ calendars and supervising their practices.
- Providing input into the procedures and practices.
- Working within a paperless environment.
- Performing other duties as required of a litigation assistant.
What you Bring
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal assistant as part of a team practicing insurance litigation in Alberta or personal injury experience.
- Knowledge of Alberta Court rules, practice directions and procedures.
- Strong document management skills with the ability to learn and utilize Definity’s various software programs such as TeamConnect and ACL.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Outlook and all MS Office applications.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and execute tasks in a quality manner with strong turnaround time.
- High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard privileged and confidential information.
- Great attention to detail with proof reading skills.
- Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities.
- Team player, adaptable to a changing environment.
- Ability to work in a paperless environment.
Salary Range: $45,000 - $82,100
High degree of proficiency with English required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.
About UsActual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.
This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.
Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success.
What’s in it for you?
- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services
Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.
It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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About the TeamSkills Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal assistant in insurance litigation or personal injury
- Knowledge of Alberta Court rules, practice directions and procedures
- Strong document management skills
- Proficiency with Outlook and MS Office
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks
- Great attention to detail with proofreading skills
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
- Team player adaptable to change
What We Do
Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities. Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here. If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.
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