Legal Assistant
1 week ago
**WANT TO LOVE YOUR JOB? COME JOIN OUR TEAM**
Shillington McCall LLP is a downtown London firm with a thriving insurance defence practice. We are recruiting a full-time legal assistant to join our team. While experience in insurance defence/personal injury is an asset, we know that our mentorship and training program provides the ability for a bright and motivated individual without such experience to thrive.
We pride ourselves on a collaborative workplace and offer an opportunity to develop excellent skills and work independently. We offer excellent remuneration, a salary commensurate with skill level and years of experience, and flexible work options.
**Required Experience/ Skills/ Qualifications**:
- Experience in Insurance Defence Litigation, tort and accident benefits files an asset;
- Post-secondary Law Clerk Diploma or related discipline from an accredited institution;
- Thorough knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Courteous, client-focused and professional attitude;
- Resourceful individual who takes initiative;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adjust to changing priorities, and multi-tasking skills;
- Strong organizational, attention to detail, and time-management skills;
- Detail oriented with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
- Knowledge of Soluno, NetDocuments, ACL and Microsoft Office;
**Primary Responsibilities**:
- Calendar management;
- Co-ordinate and schedule Examinations for Discovery, Mediations, meetings, etc;
- Drafting correspondence, pleadings, motion records, and other legal documents;
- Serving and Filing court documents;
- Opening and Closing files;
- Other duties related to administration of the practice;
**Deadline for submissions is Monday, January 6th, 2025.**While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Shillington McCall LLP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact us._
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, ON N6A 5P3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
**Experience**:
- legal assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-01-06
Expected start date: 2025-01-20
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