Junior Claims Legal Counsel defending auto, bodily injury, property, and commercial insurance claims for Desjardins. Managing litigation files from start to finish across Ontario.
About the role
- Claims Legal Counsel defending auto, bodily injury, property, and commercial insurance claims for Desjardins. Managing litigation files through trials, arbitrations, and hearings across Ontario.
Responsibilities
- Independently carry a case load of litigation files from start to finish
- Defend auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property, subrogation, and coverage matters
- Provide assessments to claims partners on liability and quantum of damages
- Draft opinions, pleadings, and motions
- Conduct Examinations for Discovery
- Attend case-conferences, Licence Appeal Tribunal hearings/arbitrations, motions, pre-trials, and trials
- Share and contribute to the growth of legal knowledge with colleagues
- Deliver exceptional client experience and superior legal services
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in law, Juris Doctor or in a related field
- A minimum of seven years of relevant experience, including proven experience in the field of insurance defence
- Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Experience with trials and/or arbitrations
- Experience with Accident Benefits and Bodily Injury
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- Action oriented, Collaborates, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Persuades, Plans and aligns
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
- Work life balance is honoured and encouraged
- Career engagement, personal and professional development support
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