Insurance Defence Legal Assistant/Law Clerk

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/Law Clerk to join our tort/accident benefits 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, flexible work options, focused training and a supportive work environment. Required Experience/ Skills/ Qualifications: Experience in insurance defence litigation including tort and accident benefits files an asset; Minimum of four to six years experience as a legal assistant/law clerk, preferably with LAT and accident benefits experience Post-secondary legal assistant or law clerk diploma or related discipline from an accredited institution; Thorough knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 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; Knowledge of Actionstep Legal Accounting, NetDocuments, ACL and Microsoft Office an asset; Primary Responsibilities: Practice management for lawyers including: Drafting summaries, correspondence, pleadings, motion records, and other legal documents; Managing and tracking deadlines and events; Co-ordinating and scheduling hearings, discoveries, mediations, meetings, etc; Serving and filing court documents; Entering time into accounting software as required; Opening and closing files, which includes maintaining detailed matter/client lists; Other duties related to administration of the practice; Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism; Providing assistance to lawyers and law clerks with trial and hearing preparation including supporting with the compilation of records and briefs; Compensation & Schedule Salary: we offer highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience and skill level Schedule: Monday to Friday; 35 hours/week In-person role with the possibility of hybrid work in the future once skill set developed This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization Benefits Health, Extended Health LTD insurance Life insurance Parking/Transit reimbursement RRSP matching program Employee Assistance Program Wellness program Deadline for submissions is Friday, September 11, 2026. For more information about Shillington McCall LLP, please visit our website at www.shillingtonmccall.ca. All applications will be held in absolute confidence – please send a cover letter and resume to Michelle Falkner ([email protected]). This job advertisement was created without the use of Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence will not be used during the recruitment process to screen, assess, or select applicants. 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. 1500-148 Fullarton Street | London, ON N6A 5P3 [t] 519.645.7330 www.shillingtonmccall.ca

Manage legal practice tasks including drafting pleadings, motion records, and correspondence while tracking deadlines and scheduling hearings. Provide comprehensive support to lawyers with trial and hearing preparation and general administrative duties.

Requires a post-secondary legal assistant or law clerk diploma and four to six years of experience, preferably in insurance defence and accident benefits. Candidates must have thorough knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and strong organizational skills.

• Health Insurance • Extended Health Insurance • LTD Insurance • Life Insurance • Parking/Transit Reimbursement • RRSP Matching Program • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Program

• Gestion du tempsSouhaitée
• Multi-TaskingSouhaitée
• Microsoft OfficeSouhaitée
• Communication SkillsSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Insurance Defence Litigation
• Tort Law
• Accident Benefits
• Legal Drafting
• Practice Management
• Rules Of Civil Procedure
• Time Management
• Multi-tasking
• Organizational Skills
• Actionstep Legal Accounting
• NetDocuments
• ACL
• Microsoft Office
• Trial Preparation
• Hearing Preparation
• Communication Skills

• Legal
• Administrative

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

24 févr. 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

35 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level

Mode de candidature

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