Litigation Assistant

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

**12 months contract opportunity**

**What will you do?**
- Assist with a large portfolio of disability, life insurance and investment related actions as part of an internal litigation team.
- Request and organize claim files.
- Serve pleadings, affidavits of documents, mediation briefs, pretrial memoranda, motion materials, and obtaining documents from internal Sun Life clients and from plaintiffs' counsel.
- Update and maintain electronic records on various Sun Life systems and keeping internal clients apprised of the developments on files.
- Arrange for payment of various invoices relating to defence medicals, surveillance, and mediations.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and a general understanding of Sun Life's products and practices.

**What do you need to succeed?**
- A minimum of 5 years’ work experience as a litigation assistant (experience with the defence of life and disability insurance claim litigation and/or accident benefits income replacement litigation would be an asset).
- An understanding of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure, especially with respect to the form, timeline and proof-of-service requirements for pleadings, motion materials, pretrial conference memoranda, orders and the like.
- A litigation assistant diploma or equivalent.
- Attention to detail, dependability and a commitment to producing a high-quality work product.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal clients and business partners, as well as external parties (law firms, opposing counsel and staff, etc.).
- Decisiveness and an ability to carry out legal assistant responsibilities with mínimal direction/supervision, working proactively and collaboratively within a team environment consisting of lawyers, law clerks and legal assistants.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a large volume of tasks; an ability to appropriately prioritize and follow-up, and to adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong technological aptitude including command of Microsoft Office or similar software and a good general ability to learn, adapt and execute on evolving IT, data management and reporting needs.
- As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required **for Quebec only** as the position includes managing both French and English-speaking staff (Quebec and outside Quebec) and providing daily support to the team.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Strong knowledge of Adobe Pro, matter management and document management software would be a definite advantage.

**What’s in it for you?**
- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
- Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
- We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential
- We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2024 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
- We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health
- LI-MS

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Salary Range**:
49,000/49 000 - 77,000/77 000

**Job Category**:
Legal

**Posting End Date**:
02/11/2025