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 looking for a full-time law clerk to assist  with labour, employment and human rights matters.  Working with the Labour, Employment and Human Rights legal team, the law clerk will be an integral part of a team that provides support to human resources and labour relations colleagues across the enterprise and nationally.  You will be part of a team of customer-oriented legal professionals, committed to working to a high standard in a collaborative and professional manner.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting legal research and analysis;  
• Manging the team’s legal  Mailbox and triaging incoming matters;
• Drafting a variety of legal documents;
• Assisting with the preparation of presentations to the business;
• Attending small claims court and before various boards and tribunals;
• Liaise with the business to help handle litigation/dispute matters, locate documents, collect data, etc.;
• Arranging for service and filing of legal documents, including to Huan Rights Tribunal, Labour Boards etc;
• Assisting with arbitration support, including preparing Book of Documents, Books of Authorities and attendance sheets;
• Serengeti administration including opening /closing matters, reporting and budget monitoring;
• Organizing files, correspondence and related documents electronically;
• Organizing and maintaining data management system, including knowledge management of research, legal opinions, decisions, etc.; and
• Assisting with other legal and administrative tasks as assigned; including but not limited to business immigration support.

     
Qualifications:

• College Law Clerk or Paralegal License;
• Good understanding of law firm or legal department processes and systems;
• Highly organized and detail oriented;
• Excellent written and oral communication, time management and multitasking skills;
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently;
• Strong team player;
• Proficient in Word, Sharepoint, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Working knowledge of French is an asset
   

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.