Advisor, Legal Claims & Reporting

Epcor

The Role

Overview

Provide litigation support, claims coordination, ATIP management, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • atip tracking
  • litigation database
  • document management
  • report preparation
  • legal drafting
  • client liaison

Tasks

As the Advisor, Legal Claims & Reporting, you’re stepping into a dynamic role that blends providing timely litigation support, claims coordination, investigative reporting and administrative support responsibilities. You’ll become a trusted partner to litigation lawyers, support claims processes, manage the documentation and response to Access to Information Program (ATIP) requests with guidance from the Privacy Officer, and prepare reports tied to Litigation and Ethics and Respectful Workplace investigations. -Monitoring, reviewing, and tracking ATIP requests in a database. -Providing administrative support as required to litigation lawyers. -Acting as the primary contact for all ATIP inquiries and requests. -Collaborating with internal legal counsel and the Ethics Officer to prepare quarterly reports for the Senior Vice President, Sustainability, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. -Ensuring timely responses in accordance with legal and policy requirements. -Maintaining the internal litigation database by routinely updating claims and proactively engaging responsible lawyers for input. -Collaborating with business units, legal counsel, and adjustors to gather relevant documentation. -Drafting and revising legal documents and correspondence. -Maintaining and managing limitation dates and diarizing litigation files. -Leading the collection and retention of relevant documents for claims and litigation files, including by acting as the primary liaison between the business units and legal counsel (internal or external) to ensure complete records are provided. -Preparing litigation reports and summaries for internal dissemination. -Researching and investigating facts and records related to insurance claims and litigation events in collaboration with legal counsel and business units. -Coordinating logistics for witness questioning and attending litigation meetings to support counsel. -Coordinating payment of settlement funds and opening litigation files with associated purchase orders.

Requirements

  • legal diploma
  • 3+ years
  • microsoft office
  • adobe
  • proactive
  • communication

What You Bring

-Diploma or certificate in the legal field or related discipline. -3+ years of hands-on experience in litigation, claims management and/or privacy. -A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, have successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and are legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.) -Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe. -If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks are required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment. -Proactive mindset with a willingness to take initiative and follow up to ensure timelines and deliverables are met. -Brings an optimistic attitude and collaborative mindset to contribute to EPCOR Legal’s supportive and high-performing team. -Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, including strong data processing and proofreading abilities. -A strong commitment to discretion when handling confidential information. -Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities -Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to keep tasks on track and stakeholders aligned.

Benefits

EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their “@epcor.com” email address. This role is part of EPCOR’s Where We Work hybrid program, offering flexibility based on business needs and eligibility. Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

The Company

About Epcor

-Evolved into a cross-border operator over a century later -Headquartered in Edmonton and municipally owned, it spun off generation assets in 2009 to focus on distribution and infrastructure -Typical projects include designing, building and operating treatment plants, distribution networks and storm-water systems in Canada and the U.S. -Operates in four Canadian provinces and multiple U.S. states including Arizona, New Mexico and Texas -Maintains traffic-signal and street-light infrastructure in Edmonton and explored water operations for nuclear projects -Through its Encor and EPCOR Water Services divisions, it delivers both regulated and competitive energy, gas and water offerings

Sector Specialisms

Water

Wastewater

Electricity

Natural Gas

Energy

Infrastructure

Utility Services

Water Treatment

Water Distribution

Wastewater Management

Electricity Generation

Electricity Distribution

Natural Gas Distribution

Renewable Natural Gas

Transmission

Public-Private Partnerships

Security Clearance

-clearance on all applicable background checks (criminal, identity, educational, credit) and professional reference checks required. -some positions may require enhanced background assessment, including advanced criminal record checks performed periodically.