Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Law Clerk / Paralegal

You will be primarily responsible for managing a caseload of recovery matters for multiple provinces across the country. Other responsibilities will include handling Small Claims/Provincial Court defence litigation matters, general advice matters, subrogation matters, third party motions for production, subpoenas, summonses to witness, other motions and applications, and responding to internal and external inquiries related to a variety of legal documents received by Canada Life. You will independently manage the majority of your caseload, accessing supervising counsel on some issues, as required.

The successful candidate must enjoy recovery work and demonstrate superior writing skills, initiative and the ability to work independently and handle a challenging caseload. Substantive training and mentoring is involved.

What you will do:

• Collections \xe2\x80\x93 (Our role is Plaintiff) - manage a caseload of pre-litigation and litigation collection and subrogation matters including providing guidance to business areas, drafting demand letters, negotiating resolutions and initiating and attending court hearings, as necessary. You will also contribute to the collections database, ensure all matters are always accurately represented in our matter management software (eCounsel), and follow all document management (MFiles) procedural and naming convention guidelines for your caseload.
• Small Claims/Provincial Court Files \xe2\x80\x93 (Our role is Defendant) \xe2\x80\x93 manage a caseload of Small Claims/Provincial Court litigation files related to STD, LTD, dental, and other issues, drafting all documentation/pleadings/opinions, providing guidance to affected business areas, negotiating resolutions and initiating and attending court processes, as necessary. The same requirements apply for eCounsel and MFiles, as above.
• Legal document handling \xe2\x80\x93 manage a variety of legal documents including third party Motions, Applications, and Summonses to Witness. You will provide guidance to business areas and work directly with court offices, outside counsel, and government offices as required to represent the Company\xe2\x80\x99s position.

What you will bring:

• Post-secondary legal diploma or combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years civil litigation or collections experience
• Ability to independently manage own workload with well-developed organizational and time management skills; the ability to handle changing and competing priorities and a challenging workload
• A desire for recovery work
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to independently draft substantive written communications including opinions, pleadings, correspondence with opposing counsel, and reports to client
• Strong technical skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro). Exposure to matter management and document management software would be an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Enrollment in or completion of insurance industry courses and client/product knowledge are assets.

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\xe2\x80\x99re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It\xe2\x80\x99s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99re one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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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