Litigation Assistant

3 hours ago

London, Canada The Canada Life Assurance Company Full time

Permanent Full Time

**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 in accordance with Litigation practice guidelines
- Open, organize, and maintain new files by entering all relevant data in Law Department’s matter management system (eCounsel)
- 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 ability to work independently and productively as part of a team while managing competing priorities to deliver business results
- Strong technical skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro, matter management and document management software (M-Files, Relativity)
- Excellent interpersonal and client services skills; professional and positive demeanour
- Experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information as part of daily duties
- Able to work in-office 3 days per week

Be your best at Canada Life

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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