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Out-of-Scope

Full time, Permanent Opportunity

Location: Calgary or Edmonton

Hybrid work from home arrangements may be considered after the training period has been completed. Until then, the successful incumbent will be expected to work on-site, full-time.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing legal documents, co-coordinating legal files and providing administrative support for the Legal department. In this role, you will respond to internal and external inquiries on the company’s position on files and the status of legal actions, research case law for coverage issues and legal precedents, and maintain legal filing systems, databases and libraries.

Key Accountabilities

Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities – other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Legal Document/Correspondence Preparation

• Drafts legal documents such as Statements of Claim, Statements of Defence, Affidavits, Examination for Discovery Reports and Motion Records.

• Drafts correspondence to insureds, third parties, opposing counsel, services providers and various courts.

• Proofreads and formats various documents.

• Organizes and groups documents for claims files.

• Conducts corporate profile report, property or security searches.

• Researches case law for coverage issues and legal precedents.

Coordinating Legal Files

• Advises and responds to insureds, opposing counsel, court agents and adjusters on the company’s position on files and the status of legal actions.

• Monitors the progress of instructions and requests to adjusters and counsel.

• Coordinates and schedules discoveries, mediations, pretrials, trials, conferences and so on.

• Coordinates the filing and service of documents on opposing parties with various court offices and process servers.

• Initiates, tracks and conducts investigations such as locating insureds, witnesses and third parties.

• Manages lawyer calendars, including booking and confirming motions, transportation, flights and hotels.

Administration Duties

• Performs accounts payable/receivable functions for the Legal department.

• Prepares and distributes regulatory and legal compliance reports.

• Performs general office duties (e.g., faxing, copying, scanning and filing).

• Maintains the Legal department’s procedures, filing systems, databases and library.

Leadership

• Actively contributes to and supports a culture of a high performing workforce.

• Participates in divisional succession plans, ensuring ongoing professional and career development and supports development in others.

• Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively deliver on strategic and corporate strategies.

• Is actively committed to leadership development across the company, supporting team and workforce readiness through mentoring, training and developmental opportunities.

Corporate Management

• Enables the success of programs and policies that are in alignment with corporate, strategic and divisional strategies.

• Manages risk in area of authority.

• Ensures that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility.

Education and Experience

• One-year certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution in a relevant field of study such as Legal.

• 1 – 2 years’ directly related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and procedures of Canadian insurance law.

• Knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of local, provincial and federal courts and agencies.

• Knowledge of legal document formatting requirements.

• Knowledge of litigation procedures and processes, including the Rules of Civil Procedure.

• Skill in preparing standardized written material, including routine legal correspondence, pleadings memos and reports.

• Ability to conduct legal research.

Posting Close Date:

As you prepare to submit your application, and cover letter if applicable, please highlight the achievements that demonstrate why you're a great candidate for this role.