Legal Administrative Coordinator
Role description
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Corporate Law Clerk and Legal Ops, 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 a team of lawyers. 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 Corporate Counsel to support the delivery of superior legal service to our clients and handle independent tasks when clients’ needs may be met by a member of the legal staff team. You will be responsible for a wide variety of administrative and legal tasks and provide back-up support to other Legal Administrative Coordinators and Corporate Law Clerks, as needed.
You will be expected to build strong working relationships and to help drive continuous process improvement and innovation by providing efficient, timely and organized service.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong administrative support skills, excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, initiative, the ability to work independently, and will collaborate professionally and respectfully with others. You will also be a proactive-problem solver, with a focus on anticipating needs and identifying a solution.
What you will bring
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Post-secondary diploma in a recognized Administrative or Legal Assistant program, or combination of education and experience.
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Minimum 3 years’ experience working in an administrative or legal support role.
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Ability to independently manage own workload with well-developed organizational and time management skills and handle changing and competing priorities.
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Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, including proofreading with keen attention to detail and the ability to draft substantive written communications.
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Strong technical skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point Foxit, matter management and document management software). Experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information as part of daily duties.
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Experience with a document compare system would be an asset.The successful candidate must consistently demonstrate professionalism, diligence, tact, discretion, and reliability.
Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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 talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.
Canada Life?would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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