Legal Claims Consultant

Legal Claims Consultant (Legal Assistant)

Full-Time | 5 Days In-Office
Salary: $60,000-$70,000 Base

Our client, a well-established and growing organization within the HR and employment law space, is currently seeking a Legal Claims Consultant to join their team. Reporting directly to the Legal Claims Manager, this opportunity is ideal for a self-sufficient legal professional who enjoys managing files independently in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

This role will primarily focus on litigation matters within Small Claims Court, with employment law exposure being highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Carriage of legal claims files for internal handling. Carriage includes: providing legal services such as advice, drafting, and representation of clients in the above-noted forums.
• Oversee the intake of all legal claims received by our clients.
• Liaise with clients in order to gather all pertinent details of a claim to ensure that the matter is handled in the most appropriate manner.
• Provide guidance to the HR Advice Team in relation to legal advice requests.
• Liaise with our external legal partners to ensure that legal claims of which they have carriage are effectively managed and handled, including, but not limited to, demand letters, civil court matters, etc.
• Monitor the progress of all existing legal claims and ensure that they are tracked within the Company’s software systems.
• Ensure that the Company’s external legal partners comply with the Company’s reporting and budgeting requirements regarding legal claims.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in legal support within litigation
• Employment law experience is strongly preferred
• Prior exposure to Small Claims Court matters is considered a strong asset
• Must hold a valid P1 License
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What’s Offered

• Competitive base salary of $60,000-$70,000
• Opportunity to join a stable and growing organization
• Exposure to employment law and litigation matters
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Long-term career growth opportunities

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply with your updated resume.

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Portfolio are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position. To the best of our knowledge, this vacancy is for a new or existing role within their organization.