Legal Claims Assistant I

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

50,900 - 62,200

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

5%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

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.

What you bring to the table:

• 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.

Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.