Legal Assistant

Gore Mutual Insurance.; Ayr; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mutual insurance provider is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support in-house legal counsel in managing insurance defense files. The role involves drafting legal documents, organizing case materials, and ensuring communication between internal teams and external counsel in a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate has a legal assistant certificate, with over 2 years' experience and a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an insurance law clerk or legal assistant.
• Proficiency and knowledge in the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, summaries, affidavits of documents and correspondence.
• Assemble case materials, arrange defense medicals, prepare for trials.
• Communicate with counsel and clients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Law clerk or Legal Assistant Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Next Horizon is here. Fueled by investments in talent and technology, our bold strategy to transform is nearly complete.

At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for the better.

Our path forward sharpens our focus on business performance, driven by leading technology, innovation and an agile, high-performing culture. With Gore Mutual and Beneva announcing their intent to merge in 2026, we’ll be uniting two well-established, financially strong, and trusted brands to become the strongest mutual insurer in Canada, ensuring Canadians have purpose-driven insurance options for generations to come. Come join us.

Legal Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative Legal Assistant to support our In-House Counsel in managing insurance defence files from initial assignment through to resolution. This role plays a critical part in driving legal matters forward by partnering closely with assigned legal counsel, ensuring seamless coordination across all stages of case management. Key responsibilities include organizing and maintaining case files, drafting legal documents and correspondence, scheduling meetings and deadlines, and facilitating effective communication between internal teams and external counsel. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

Case File Management

• Draft pleadings, summaries, affidavits of documents, status reports and correspondence
• Assemble case materials, arrange defense medicals, prepare for trials and arbitrations
• Communicate with counsel and clients
• Schedule timely litigation events in coordination with opposing counsel

Legal Compliance and Governance

• Ensure regulatory compliance with case filing and reporting

Qualifications

• Law clerk or Legal Assistant Certificate
• 2+ years of experience as an insurance law clerk or legal assistant
• Proficiency and knowledge in the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong organizational skills
• High attention to detail

Location

This is a hybrid work model; location can be either Cambridge, ON or Toronto, ON