Litigation Support jobs in London, ON

McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP provides a full range of legal services in Southwestern Ontario. We offer an attractive work environment with support services and a full benefit package.

At McKenzie Lake Lawyers, we value teamwork, mutual respect, and professional growth. Our lawyers and staff work collaboratively, support one another, and take pride in delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Join one of Southwestern Ontario's established full-service law firms and work alongside experienced litigators on a diverse range of matters including labour relations, civil litigation, estate litigation, and administrative law. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Law Clerk who enjoys managing files independently while being supported by a collaborative and highly respected legal team.

This role offers the opportunity to expand your litigation expertise while working closely with experienced lawyers and legal professionals. Successful candidates will have opportunities to develop advanced litigation and court filing skills and take ownership of files from intake through resolution.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Management of matters from open to close: intake, retainers, directions;
• Communicating with clients, court staff, and other third parties by phone and email;
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence;
• Reviewing drafted reports and decisions, verifying references;
• Preparing and electronic filing of various court materials using DMS (iManage experience is an asset) and Primafact;
• Performing administrative duties: calendaring, bring forward management, tracking invoices;
• Understand and apply knowledge of The Rules of Civil Procedure

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the firm.

The ideal candidate for this opportunity will possess 3+ years' experience as a legal assistant/law clerk working in litigation. The candidate must be able to demonstrate a strong eye for detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to interact with professionalism and diplomacy.

Compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and role-specific knowledge. We provide fair and competitive compensation in accordance with our internal salary guidelines and prevailing market rates. The posted range is $50,000-$70,000.

If you are an experienced litigation law clerk looking to join a respected firm where your expertise is valued and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to reviewing your application!

While all submissions are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls.

McKenzie Lake LLP is actively committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2+) persons to apply. We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with annual compensation reviews
• Comprehensive Employer-Paid health and dental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness initiatives
• Firm-sponsored social events
• Supportive and collegial team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing legal education
• Stable, well-established firm with a strong reputation in Southwestern Ontario
• Employer-paid, convenient on-site parking
• Modern Downtown office with panoramic city views and bright, professional workspaces

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Experience:

• litigation law: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person