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Working Arrangement Hybrid The Litigation Department is looking for a motivated, independent individual to join their team as a Law Clerk. The Law Clerk will provide comprehensive law clerk support specializing in life and health insurance defence litigation as well as sophisticated commercial litigation. Location of this position is for the Toronto or Waterloo office. Responsibilities:

• Draft the substantial content of legal documentation under the supervision of legal counsel (pleadings, initial legal opinions, motions, mediation briefs, retainer letters, pre-trial memoranda, trial briefs, etc.).
• Capture documentary and oral evidence.
• Prepare transcript summaries and compile lists of undertakings, questions taken under advisement and refusals.
• Assist legal counsel in trial preparation by arranging and contacting witnesses, preparing trial briefs and preparing evidence summaries.

Qualifications:

• Law Clerk/Paralegal designation from a recognized institution.
• Superb grasp of the civil litigation process including the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure .
• Knowledge of Court Rules throughout the Common Law Provinces.
• Experience with the Rules of Court for Common Law provinces is an asset.
• Proven experience in a similar clerk role; insurance defence experience an asset.
• Excellent PC skills experience.
• Ability to produce high quality work while working under strict timelines and Court limitation periods.
• Experience working with Encase/Relativity/Summation preferred
• 5+ years of demonstrated ability preferred

Attributes:

• Proven track record to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, confidential, solution driven, multiple-team environment.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Client and partner relationship skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently.
• Strong decision-making ability.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
  

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We build opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive environment where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all partners and has a positive social and environmental impact.

Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today. About John Hancock and Manulife John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com . One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance , annuities , investments , 401(k) plans , and education savings plans . Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com . Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife /John Hancock , we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour , ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. 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 Manulife/John Hancock policies . To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com .






Salary & Benefits The annual base salary for this role is listed below.






Primary Location Toronto, Ontario Salary range is expected to be between $68,775.00 CAD - $114,625.00 CAD If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.