Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan | Employment Opportunities

Are you looking to join a growing firm? If so, Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan is the place for you. From our 6 lawyer inception in 1997, we have grown to 34 lawyers in 2012. 

Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP is a firm of 34 lawyers, ten of whom are partners, together with a strong support staff. The firm emphasizes its practice in litigation defence of insurers in property, casualty and accident benefit matters, but also handles more diverse litigation matters such as wrongful dismissal, class action litigation, shareholder remedy litigation, and in non-conflict situations, some plaintiff insurance litigation.

We are currently looking for:

  • 1 Legal Assistant
  • 1 Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
  • 2 Insurance Defence Counsel


Insurance Defence Assistant

In this role you will:

  • prepare correspondence and court documents (motion records, pleadings, factums, Books of Authorities) and arrange for service and filing in and outside of Toronto
  • prepare correspondence and arrange for service and filing of documents (forms, Schedules, briefs) with the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO)
  • manage calendars and schedule important dates
  • communicate with clients, court offices and other law firms
  • transcribe dictations
  • file

What we are looking for:

  • You have 2+ years of experience managing an insurance defence legal practice
  • You are have experience with tort files
  • You have a typing speed of 50+ words per minute and are proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
  • You are familiar with the Time Matters, PCLaw, and time docketing procedures
  • You are able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet demanding deadlines
  • You work well independently and thrive in a team environment
  • You possess exceptional organizational skills
  • You have excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary based on experience.  Benefits package available. 

Please forward your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please quote " Legal Assistant" in the subject line of your email application.

We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Legal Assistant/Law Clerk

In this role you will:

  • prepare correspondence and court documents (motion records, pleadings, factums, Books of Authorities) and arrange for service and filing in and outside of Toronto
  • manage calendars and schedule important dates
  • communicate with clients, court offices and other law firms
  • transcribe dictations
  • draft statements of defence
  • prepare and review affidavit of documents
  • draft motion records

What we are looking for:

  • You have 4+ years of plaintiff Legal Assistant experience with a focus on accident benefits
  • You have experience in a Law Clerk capacity
  • You are familiar with PCLaw and are comfortable docketing your time
  • You are able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet demanding deadlines
  • You have a typing speed of 50+ words per minute and are proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
  • You work well independently and thrive in a team environment 
  • You have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • You possess exceptional organizational skills

Salary based on experience.  Benefits package available. 

Please forward your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please quote " Legal Assistant/Law Clerk" in the subject line of your email application. 

We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Insurance Defence Counsel

What we are looking for:

  • You have 2+ years of prior experience as an insurance defence or plaintiff lawyer; experience with accident benefits, bodily injury, property or  comprehensive general liability will be considered an asset.  
  • You are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada.
  • You demonstrate excellent judgment
  • You are able to work well independently as well as in a team environment.
  • You possess exceptional organizational skills
  • You are able to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet demanding deadlines.
  • You possess excellent written and oral communication skills as well as research skills.
  • You are a self-starter.

We offer a team-based work environment where you will immediately make a contribution, have hands on experience and client contact and deal with challenging legal issues. We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience and performance.

Please send your resume, together with writing samples, to the attention of Anna Adamczyk at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please quote " Insurance Defence Counsel" in the subject line of your email application. 

We thank all those who apply. Only those applicants being considered will be contacted.