Law Clerk

The Canada Retirement Law department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented law clerk to join our team. You will lead the review of legal documents such as court orders and separation agreements related to marriage breakdown pension division requests, and be the point person for the Canada Retirement Operations team in relation to the same.

Responsibilities:

• Review all court orders and separation agreements and/or other legal documents received related to pension division requests following marriage breakdown.

• Serve as the primary contact person for Canada Retirement Operations on marriage breakdown pension division requests.

• Provide clear, practical guidance to internal stakeholders regarding legislative requirements.

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external parties to support timely and accurate processing.

• Draft correspondence to external parties when legal documents do not meet applicable legislative requirements.

Qualifications:

• Law clerk diploma or experience as a seasoned Law Clerk.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingualism in French and English is strongly preferred.

• High attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legal standards and instructions with sound judgment.

• Excellent ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines while remaining focused with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.

• Strong client-focus and commitment to quality service and product outcomes.

• Proficiency in Office 365, including advanced knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat DC, OneDrive, SharePoint, and other applications.

• Demonstrate ability to take the initiative to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

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Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.