Legal Claims Assistant II – 12 Month Contract

Job title:

Legal Claims Assistant II – 12 Month Contract

Company

Intact Financial

Job description

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.Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.About the roleWe’re looking for a 12 Month Contract – Legal Claims Assistant II to join our team!Employees at Intact Insurance make a difference. We believe insurance is not about things; insurance is about people. We are here to help people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.We value diversity, integrity and respect for one-another, and are committed to excellence and inclusivity for our employees, brokers and customers. Intact offers interesting and challenging work and an environment where you have the opportunity to make decisions and influence results.Behind every one of our products and services is a team of motivated, intelligent and hard-working employees. As the largest provider of home, auto and business insurance in the country, every one of our employees believes that our customer service focus is second to none – and you will too!We’re a financially strong and stable Canadian company who is the proven leader in our industry – and we’re looking for you!As a Legal Assistant, you will play an integral role in the Legal Claims Department, working closely within a team to provide legal assistance to teams. This exciting in-house role is based in one of our Ontario legal offices.Your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:Working in a paper-less environmentGeneral assisting duties and responsibilities related to management of legal practicesSetting up new files electronically, drafting correspondence, court documents, briefing files and ultimately closing filesScheduling examinations for discovery, examinations under oath, mediations, meetings, and various hearings at CourtMaintaining Legal Counsel’s calendar, updating events into various tracking platforms, supervising their practice and ensuring deadlines are metWord Processing, electronic filing and general office dutiesOccasionally acting as a backup to cover absencesYou must have:College diploma from either a legal office administration or law clerk programExperience working as a legal assistant, preferably within an insurance defence or personal injury law firm in both bodily injury and LAT mattersWorking knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and LAT proceduresKnowledge of Loss Transfer and Priority Dispute procedures.Experience assisting in Professional Negligence, Error and Omissions, Director and Officer Liability, Employment and Human Rights, Property, Construction, Surety, Marine, Class Action, or Abuse Claims is an added asset.Your skills:Strong document management skills with the ability to learn and utilize Intact’s various software programs, including iManage, Citrix, ACL, Kofax, Contact Claims, Contact People and the Microsoft Office package of programsAbility to prioritize, organize and execute your tasks in a quality manner with a fast turnaroundA desire to be a part of our #oneteam philosophy, supporting our insureds, adjusters, claims representatives, law clerks, legal assistants and lawyers, with a view to customer satisfaction and business continuityExcellent attention to detail and sound proofreading skills, ability to prioritize and organizeExcellent communication, listening, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills exercise sound judgment and take initiativeDemonstrate a disciplined approach to workComfort working in a paperless environmentAs part of Intact’s selection process, candidates will be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record.Intact welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection processSuccessful applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.What we offerOur hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.Working here means you’ll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a temporary member of our team:Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you growAccess to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleaguesA dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programsInclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities.A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.We are an equal opportunity employerAt 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.If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

Expected salary

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job date

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:02:37 GMT

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