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About the Role
Provide administrative and practice support to the Litigation Team, building strong working relationships and adding value through efficient, timely, and organized support.
Responsibilities
- Work in partnership with a team of litigation lawyers, senior law clerks, law clerks and legal assistants to maintain an effective in-house practice
- Prepare, draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, court documents, and other documents
- Assist in compiling, serving and filing pleadings and other legal documents
- Maintain a diary system, manage calendars, schedule and coordinate meetings
- Schedule Court dates, mediations, independent medical examinations, surveillance, and other investigations
- Review and triage incoming legal documentation and ensure relevant documents are properly stored in the Document Management System (M-Files), and are named and classified in accordance with Litigation practice guidelines
- Open, organize, and maintain new files by entering all relevant data in Law Department’s matter management system (eCounsel)
- Other administrative duties as required, e.g. reporting, processing invoices
Requirements
- Legal Assistant Diploma or a combination of education and experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a legal administrative role
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal to varying audiences, including proofreading with keen attention to detail
- Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures across Canada, preferred
- Team player with well-developed organizational and time management skills
- Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and productively as part of a team while managing competing priorities to deliver business results
- Strong technical skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro, matter management and document management software (M-Files, Relativity)
- Excellent interpersonal and client services skills; professional and positive demeanour
- Experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information as part of daily duties
- Reliability Status Security Clearance required as a condition of employment
Skills
- MS Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Adobe Pro
- Matter management software
- Document management software
- M-Files
- Relativity
Location
- London
- Winnipeg
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a legal administrative role
Education Level
- Legal Assistant Diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $50,900 - $76,400 annually
Benefits
- Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
- Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
- Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
- Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
- Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
- Emphasis on Community: Workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
About the Company
- Grow with Canada Life
- We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians.
- Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.
- We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other.
- Learn more about Canada Life.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.
- Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.