Litigation Assistant

Canada Life; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Legal Assistant for a permanent full-time role in London, Ontario. The ideal candidate will provide essential support to the Litigation Team, maintain organized systems, and handle sensitive information. You will collaborate with various legal professionals and ensure effective in-house operations, all within a diverse and inclusive environment. If you have a Legal Assistant Diploma and the necessary experience, apply today to join their mission in improving Canadians’ well-being.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career growth opportunities

Support for accessibility in the application process

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a legal administrative role.
• Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures across Canada preferred.
• Ability to work in-office at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and proofread court documents and correspondence.
• Schedule court dates, meetings, and maintain a diary system.
• Manage confidential information and maintain organizational systems.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Independence

Teamwork

Client Service

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills

Education

Legal Assistant Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Pro

M-Files

Relativity

Job description

Permanent Full Time

Reporting to the Associate Manager, Litigation Operations, you will provide administrative and practice support to the Litigation Team. Applying your education, experience, and business knowledge, you will build strong working relationships, interact with legal team members across our Canadian jurisdictions, and add value by providing efficient, timely, and organized support.

The successful candidate takes initiative, has excellent communication skills, exceptional organization skills, the ability to work independently, and collaborates professionally and respectfully with others.

What you will do:

• Work in partnership with a team of litigation lawyers, senior law clerks, law clerks, and legal assistants to maintain an effective in-house practice.
• Prepare, draft, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, court documents, and other documents.
• Assist in compiling, serving, and filing pleadings and other legal documents.
• Maintain a diary system, manage calendars, schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Schedule court dates, mediations, independent medical examinations, surveillance, and other investigations.
• Review and triage incoming legal documentation and ensure relevant documents are properly stored in the Document Management System (M-Files), and are named and classified according to Litigation practice guidelines.
• Open, organize, and maintain new files by entering all relevant data in the Law Department’s matter management system (eCounsel).
• Perform other administrative duties as required, e.g., reporting, processing invoices.

What you will bring:

• Legal Assistant Diploma or a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a legal administrative role.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, to varying audiences, including proofreading with keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures across Canada (preferred).
• Team player with well-developed organizational and time management skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing competing priorities.
• Strong technical skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro, matter management, and document management software (M-Files, Relativity).
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills; professional and positive demeanor.
• Experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Able to work in-office 3 days per week.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, with closing dates varying depending on the search activity. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life—Apply today!

Canada Life values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a workplace where all backgrounds, perspectives, and talents are respected and contribute to our success.

Join a diverse and inclusive environment that supports your career growth and well-being. Find new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, we aim to improve the well-being of Canadians. Join us in our mission to serve over 13 million people across Canada and beyond, offering a broad portfolio of financial and benefit solutions.

We are committed to accessibility and removing barriers to employment. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].

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