Litigation Defence Law Clerk

We are looking for a Litigation Defence Law Clerk

What You Will Do

You will work in partnership with litigation counsel to deliver effective and efficient legal services for cases across Canada. Applying your education, practice experience, and business knowledge, you will add value by providing key law clerk services and supporting all aspects of the litigation practice. You will help drive continuous process improvement and innovation within the litigation team.

The successful candidate will have a passion for civil litigation work and demonstrate excellent writing skills, strong interpersonal skills, initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What You Will Bring

• Post-secondary diploma in a recognized law clerk program, or combination of education and experience
• Experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information as part of daily duties
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, including proofreading with keen attention to detail and the ability to draft substantive written communications (pleadings, briefs, and other correspondence)
• Minimum 5 years civil litigation law clerk experience
• Strong technical skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro, matter management and document management software)
• Ability to independently manage own workload with well-developed organizational and time management skills and handle changing and competing priorities

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 .