Legal Assistant Law Clerk
Legal Assistant Law Clerk
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18-04-2025
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First Capital TSX: owns operates and develops grocery anchored open air centres in neighbourhoods with the strongest demographics in Canada. Through the expertise and collaboration of our team we create thriving properties which generate value for businesses investors and our neighbourhoods. As one of the Greater Toronto Areas top employers we foster a vibrant culture that ensures equal opportunity and wellbeing for all employees in a dynamic workplace. We are proud to provide rewarding opportunities to build meaningful careers in a fun and high performing environment.
THE ROLE:
As Legal Assistant/Law Clerk you will report to the Senior Director Senior Legal Counsel and will be assisting with corporate and litigation file management support under the supervision of the companys lawyers.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- You will provide litigation file management support on matters related to bankruptcy and insolvency construction environmental insured claims management and leasing disputes.
- Assist with calendar management and coordinating meetings with internal and external parties.
- Communicate with external counsel to track quarterly legal costs and file status.
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly litigation reports.
- Management of daytoday insurance matters including correspondence with broker tracking of claims maintenance of records reviewing/revising Certificates of Insurance.
- Assist with evidence collection and document production.
- Preparing draft correspondence demand letters settlement documentation.
- Conduct lease analysis and prepare summaries to assist in responding to potential claims.
- Assist with drafting and responding to quarterly auditor legal confirmation letters.
- Process and code all legal invoices.
- Other responsibilities including providing administrative support for special projects as required.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Undergraduate degree with 35 years of experience inhouse legal department/law firm.
- Legal Assistant/Law Clerk education or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in corporate law and commercial litigation as an asset.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Pragmatic approach to problem solving and analytical review.
- Selfmotivated and detailoriented.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We invest in People. Along with our competitive compensation packageswere always thinking of new ways for our people to share in the companys success. We are very proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Companymatched savings plans
- Fully paid extended healthcare benefits from day one
- Annual wellness subsidy
- Tuition & development program
- Employee referral program
- Rewards and Recognition Programs
- Paid time off during December holiday season
- Parental leave benefits
Our people are what makes us different. At First Capital we are committed to workplace diversity and inclusion within our organization therefore we encourage all qualified persons from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available upon request to all applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. To discuss any accommodation please email usat emailprotected.
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