Legal Assistant

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country’s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Legal Assistant

Role Overview:

The Legal Assistant will provide administrative assistance within the Corporate Legal Department to support the Lawyers and Law Clerks. The Legal Assistant will be expected to effectively manage daily tasks and prioritize workload in collaboration with the lawyers they report to and in accordance with their instructions, on an ongoing basis, including duties such as drafting simple legal documents, preparing reports, attending to incoming inquiries as well as other administrative duties as needed.

The Legal Assistant will be part of a team of lawyers and law clerks who are customer oriented and dedicated to providing efficient, high quality work in a collaborative and professional manner.

If you have great interpersonal skills, enjoy a collaborative work environment, are able and enjoy managing and organizing a diverse range of legal files, possess proficient computer skills, are detail oriented, and have a positive attitude, then this position may be of interest to you. Proficiency in English is required; French is considered an asset, but is not a pre-requisite.

Responsibilities:

• Calendar management including booking meetings, coordinate client appointments and scheduling calls;
• Revise and occasionally draft documents including agreements, memos, presentations etc.
• Arrange for execution of agreements/documents ;
• Arrange audio/ visual requirements, conference calls, hotel and travel arrangements, catering and meeting logistics;
• Maintain records/files;
• Effectively manage daily tasks in accordance with priorities;
• Order supplies required for the department;
• Assist in maintaining department equipment including printers and photocopiers;
• General administrative duties and ad hoc projects, such as participation in committees of the organization

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education in the form of a Legal Assistant Certificate or Diploma;
• Having worked in a similar environment (law firm and/or in-house) with emphasis on an administrative role;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and Serengeti will be considered an asset;
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment in accordance with instructions;
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work with people across the organization;
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills;
• Understand the precautions required when working with sensitive and confidential information;
• Resourceful and creative individual with the ability to connect the dots in original and insightful ways;
• Flexibility to learn and adapt in a changing environment.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.