Offers “Aviva”

Expires soon Aviva

Legal assistant

  • Calgary, Canada
  • Legal

Job description

Aviva Trial Lawyers, the in-house legal firm at Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, is expanding.  We are currently seeking a litigation assistant for our Calgary office.  As a litigation assistant you will be responsible for supporting 1-2 lawyers in the handling of insurance defence (tort) litigation matters.  This is a hybrid position where you will be responsible for various legal assistant tasks, with an opportunity to grow into paralegal tasks based on ability and interest.

Responsibilities:

General management of tort litigation practice, including:

·  Drafting and preparation of correspondence and legal documents from precedent, including motion documents, pleadings, affidavits of records, pre-trial/mediation memos, document briefs, etc,
·  Ensuring all appropriate pleadings and documents are filed in accordance with the Rules of Court.
·  Compilation of books of authorities/factums
·  Preparing and following up with requests for productions and undertakings
·  Arranging or coordination of investigations/surveillance, independent medical examinations and retention of other experts
·  Dicta-typing; filing; keeping lawyer's calendar updated; and updating internal database
·  Requisitioning cheques
·  Maintaining file organization
·  Booking Questioning, appointments, and travel as needed
·  Ensure integrity of information in Legal case management system
·  Liaise between counsel, external parties, and claims operations

Experience/Skills Required:

·  Post-secondary accreditation for legal assistant
·  1-3 years experience in a litigation environment
·  Excellent computer skills including experience with MS Word and Outlook
·  Knowledge of the Rules of Court and Court forms
·  Customer-service oriented with superb communication skills
·  Excellent organizational skills
·  Attention to detail with a desire to take initiative
·  Able to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a team
·  Mature work ethic and good sense of humor
·  Ability to work or move towards reduced-paper environment

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