Administrative Or Legal Assistant

Reporting to the Team Leader – Law Clerk the successful candidate’s main purpose will be to support the efficient and effective delivery of legal services to our clients by providing administrative and practice support to the Litigation Team. This position requires interaction with staff and management at all levels of the Organization, and may include interactions with external regulators and other contacts.

What You Will Do

You will work in partnership with Law Clerks and Senior Law Clerks/Paralegals to support the delivery of superior legal service and handle independent tasks when clients’ needs may be met by a member of the legal staff team. You will be responsible for administrative and legal tasks and provide back-up support to other Legal Administrative Coordinators.

You will be expected to build strong working relationships and help drive continuous process improvement and innovation by providing efficient, timely and organized service.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, exceptional organization skills, initiative, the ability to work independently, and will collaborate professionally and respectfully with others.

What You Will Bring

• Strong technical skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro, matter management and document
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, including proofreading with keen attention to detail and the ability to draft substantive written communications
• Post-secondary diploma in a recognized Administrative or Legal Assistant program, or combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years experience working in an administrative or legal support role
• Ability to independently manage own workload with well-developed organizational and time management skills and handle changing and competing priorities

management software)

• Requirement to work in a head office three days per week.
• Experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information as part of daily duties
• The successful candidate must consistently demonstrate 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: 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 .