Your new company

Hays Specialist Recruitment has partnered with a leading utilities company based in Toronto, ON. We are currently hiring a Legal Administrator to join their team on a contract basis of 10 months. This candidate will be required to work 5 days in-office for the first week and will convert to 2 days in-office for the remainder of the contract.

Your new role

• Responsible for the coordination and preparation of routine correspondence with internal stakeholders to collect necessary information for the handling of files, monitoring court deadlines, ensuring statutory limitation periods are not missed (specific accountabilities include: making demands for payment, preparing and issuing court documents, preparing and issuing judgments and writs, preparing witness lists, Preparing affidavits of documents, reviewing transcripts, collecting and compiling responses to undertakings, processing of settlement payments).
• Responsible for the start-to-finish process of payment of accounts, including paying bills, sending and receiving invoices, receiving payments and communicating with service providers.
• Collects funds on files submitted through the Motor Vehicle Access Claims Fund, including the preparation of applications for payment, drafting of court documents, and liaising with staff at the Financial Services Commission of Ontario for the effective processing of claims.
• Responsible for providing support with all types of files carried by the litigation and privacy team, including assisting with requests from business units and administering and responding to access to information requests and other privacy queries made under relevant privacy legislation.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports to support litigation and privacy files.
• Makes recommendations on enhancements to streamline and improve departmental practices.
• Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to arrange and schedule meetings, including discoveries and mediations.
• Acts as the custodian of all litigation and privacy records and the document management database on behalf of the Litigation and Privacy team to ensure they are updated.
• Provides other administrative support, as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Law Clerk/ Paralegal diploma or University degree in Legal Studies or a related field.
• One (1) - Two (2) years of practical experience in a legal administrator environment.
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite
• Previous litigation experience would be a strong asset but not required

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to work for a leading utilities company. This position is offering $25.00 - $28.00 per hour.

What you need to do now

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