Legal Assistant

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.
If you have experience supporting lawyers and/or paralegals and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Legal Assistant in our Toronto office. In this role, you will perform a broad range of administrative tasks supporting one or more lawyers. You will organize and maintain all electronic and paper files relating to litigation and administrative matters.
This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.
  This is a hybrid work opportunity.  
What you will do  

• Provides administrative support to one or more lawyers and/or law clerks such as answering the phone, greeting visitors, scheduling and maintaining calendars, coordinating travel, submitting expense reports, etc.
• Responds to inquiries from and interacts with customers, clients, counsel, and witnesses.
• Drafts legal correspondence and other documents as directed.
• Maintains accurate office database for assigned lawyers' cases.
• Organizes and maintains case files and documentation.
• Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

 
Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table  
Required:
 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant within the Insurance industry.

  OR
 

• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant within the Insurance industry.