Bilingual (Fr/En) Law Clerk - 18months contract

Canada Life; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bilingual Law Clerk for an 18-month contract. This role involves collaborating with litigation counsel to provide essential legal services across Canada. You will manage various legal documents, support case development, and ensure compliance with legal procedures. The position offers a hybrid work style, allowing flexibility while ensuring you contribute to meaningful legal processes. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your skills will be valued and your career can thrive.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an insurance defence environment.
• Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Support Counsel in case development and document management.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Legal Document Preparation

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Technical Skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Post-secondary diploma in law clerk program

Tools

M-Files Document Management System

eCounsel Matter Management System

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Temporary Full Time

We are looking for a Bilingual (French and English) Law Clerk.

You will work in partnership with a dedicated team of litigation counsel and law clerks to deliver effective and efficient legal services for cases across Canada. You will be involved in defence files related to a wide variety of issues affecting the organization, including complex claims, short term and long term disability, investment-related matters and other issues. 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.

What you will do:

• Preparing and drafting of correspondence and legal documents (Statements of Defence, Motion Records, Affidavit of Documents, Affidavits, Pre-Trial/mediation briefs, Releases, Discontinuances, Minutes of Settlement, Dismissal Orders); ensuring all appropriate documents and forms are filed properly according to the applicable jurisdiction and other materials on behalf of counsel
• Supporting Counsel in all aspects of case development, including reviewing, summarizing, and analyzing initiating documents and file materials, managing production documents – monitoring incoming, pursuing outstanding requests
• Liaising between counsel, external parties, and claims personnel as required to move matters forward proactively
• Preparing Examinations for Discoveries (Managing next steps, arranging dates, serving Notices, preparing electronic productions, and managing undertakings)
• Arranging independent medical examinations and preparing all related documentation
• Arranging surveillance and other investigations and preparing all related documentation, liaising with investigator and reporting to client and counsel
• Arranging mediations and preparing all related documentation, including draft mediation brief
• Reviewing and triaging incoming legal documentation
• Ensuring all relevant documents are properly stored in the Law Department’s Document Management Systems (M-Files), and are named and classified in accordance with Litigation practice guidelines
• Entering all relevant data in Law Department’s matter management system (eCounsel)
• Taking initiative in determining next steps in respect of litigation files
• Other duties as required
  
  

What you will bring:

• Post-secondary diploma in a recognized law clerk program, or combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an insurance defence environment with a thorough understanding of the relevant rules of court and legal terminology
• The successful candidate will be required to communicate in French and English in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec
• Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures across Canada
• Ability to work as part of a team and also to independently manage own workload, with well-developed organizational and time management skills, and to handle changing and competing priorities
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work productively under pressure and deliver business results
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, including proofreading with keen attention to detail and the ability to draft substantive written communications and court materials (pleadings, briefs, and other correspondence)
• Ability to communicate effectively with various counsel, clients, investigators, court and medical personnel
• Strong technical skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Pro, matter management and document management software)
• Excellent interpersonal and client services skills; professional and positive demeanour
• Experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information as part of daily duties
  
  

This position is hybrid work style requiring a minimum three days in Head Office Montreal (1350 Rene Levesque) location.

Reliability Status security clearance - this is a personnel security status that is required before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website

The base salary for this position is between $56,000 - $83,900 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

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 servesthe 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 employeehas the opportunity toreach 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 [e-mail].

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Financial Services and Insurance

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