law clerk Winnipeg
Canada Life
Full Time
Winnipeg
55942 - 36750 CAD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Job Description:
Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!
Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.
Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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Reporting to the Associate Manager, Corporate / Line of Business (LOB) Legal Operations, the successful candidate’s main purpose will be to support the efficient and effective delivery of legal services to our clients by driving Notices of Application and Securities Litigation matters to conclusion, processing a variety of third party legal documents and supporting the management of this function including continuous assessment of processes and providing training and guidance to other team members and clients. This position requires interaction with staff and management at all levels of the organization and may include interactions with external agencies and other contacts.
What you will do
Applying your education, practice experience and business knowledge, you will support the delivery of high quality legal services, manage your own caseload, and handle independent tasks when clients’ needs may be met by a member of the legal staff team.
You will provide efficient, timely and organized service, build strong working relationships, and help drive innovation through continuous process improvement
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, time management and organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, initiative, superior customer service, the ability to work independently, and will collaborate professionally and respectfully with others.
What you will bring
- Post-secondary diploma in a recognized Legal Assistant program, or combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a legal support role
- Ability to independently manage own workload with well-developed organizational and time management skills and handle changing and competing priorities
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal with keen attention to detail and the ability to draft clear and concise written communications
- Strong technical skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro, matter management and document management software)
- Knowledge of bankruptcies, garnishments and/or other miscellaneous types of legal requests (ie. Powers of Attorney, Wills and Estates, Court Orders, litigation pleadings) would be considered an asset
- Experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information as part of daily duties
- Professionalism, diligence, tact, discretion and reliability
Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg.
Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!
Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.
You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.
Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.
Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-Hybrid
About Canada Life
CEO: Paul Mahon
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.canadalife.com
Year Founded: 1847
