Counsel II

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About the role

  • Insurance litigation counsel representing TD Insurance and policyholders in Alberta. Handling strategy, research, pleadings, mediations, trials, and complex injury or property-damage claims.

Responsibilities

  • Handle assigned insurance legal matters
  • Represent TD Insurance or its policyholders in civil litigation involving personal injury or property damage claims
  • Develop and revise legal strategy for questioning, investigation, case handling, and trial
  • Communicate with TD Insurance analysts and insured clients
  • Conduct questionings, applications, trials, and mediations
  • Research applicable law
  • Draft legal documents, pleadings, applications, and legal factums
  • Remain current with developments in the law

Requirements

  • Completion of law school with LLB
  • Admission to the bar in Alberta
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a lawyer
  • Background in insurance defense litigation or other litigation, including personal injury or general litigation
  • Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures
  • Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to edit and proof legal documents
  • Ability to work productively under pressure
  • Strong interpersonal and client service skills
  • Superior organizational and priority-setting skills
  • Strong work ethic and ability to multitask
  • Conceptual and creative problem-solving skills
  • Vancouver applicants must have or acquire active standing with the Alberta Law Society

Benefits

  • Base salary of $135,000 - $180,000 CAD
  • Health and well-being benefits
  • Savings and retirement programs
  • Paid time off
  • Banking benefits and discounts
  • Career development
  • Reward and recognition programs
  • Regular development conversations
  • Training programs
  • Online learning platform
  • Mentoring programs
  • Training and onboarding sessions
  • Accommodation support during the interview process

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$135,000 - CA$180,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

HybridEdmontonCanada

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