Law Clerk/Paralegal, Litigation

iA Financial Group•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$60,000 - CA$105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At iA Financial Group, our Legal Services team plays a critical role in protecting and supporting the organization across Canada. We are currently seeking a Law Clerk and/or Paralegal – Litigation to join our team in a permanent position based in Toronto. In this role, you will work closely with lawyers, legal counsel, and paralegals across the organization to support litigation matters and provide high-quality legal services to internal clients. If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Law Clerk or Paralegal diploma/degree from an accredited college or university program, or equivalent experience;
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a litigation or legal environment;
Strong knowledge of court rules, procedures, and litigation processes;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound professional judgment;
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and legal software tools;
Experience using emerging technologies, including AI tools, responsibly in support of legal work;
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
Collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering excellent client service;
Excellent spoken and written English;

Nice To Haves

French language skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Compile, gather, and organize documentation for internal and external counsel in litigation matters;
Manage the administrative and document-related aspects of litigation and pre-litigation files;
Prepare correspondence, pleadings, legal proceedings, and court documents;
Prepare and monitor litigation reports for various committees;
Conduct legal and case law research;
Prepare books of documents, authorities, and reference materials for counsel and the courts;
Assist lawyers with presentations and legal materials;
Provide support to various teams within the Legal Department;
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other external stakeholders; and
Perform other law clerk and paralegal duties as required.