Paralegal

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.

We are hiring a full-time Paralegal to assist with litigation, regulatory, and claims management matters. Working in a fast-paced environment, the Paralegal will be an integral part of the Litigation Team working with other members of the team, internal stakeholders, and third-party adjusters to ensure the best results in our litigation, regulatory, and claims management cases. The Paralegal will work with a high degree of autonomy and perform substantive legal work. The Paralegal will also be involved in implementing process improvements where needed. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

• Assume carriage of Small Claims Court, Tribunal, Regulatory, and Provincial Offences matters, including preparing correspondence, pleadings, motion materials, etc. and attending court;

• Liaise with the business on litigation/dispute matters, locate documents, collect data, etc.;

• Assist with our self-insured claims;

• Arrange for service and filing of legal documents;

• Legal Tracker administration including opening /closing matters;

• Respond to legal requests relating to garnishments, bankruptcies, assignments, and debt collection;

• Organize files, correspondence, and related documents electronically;

• Support customer service and stores; and

• Assist with a variety of special projects.

About You:

• Minimum 2 years of related experience with a law firm or major company;

• Law Society of Ontario P1 (Paralegal) License in good standing;

• Good understanding of law firm or legal department processes and systems;

• Highly organized and detail-oriented;

• Excellent communication, time management, and multitasking skills;

• Ability to take initiative and work independently;

• Strong team player; and

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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.