Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk

Aviva Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk to join its dynamic team. This hybrid role involves supporting legal professionals in accident benefit matters and tort litigation. With a focus on preparing legal documents, managing files, and handling administrative tasks, this position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous vacation time and professional development opportunities. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters growth while making a significant impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonuses

Paid Vacation

Retirement Plans

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in insurance defence or personal injury litigation.
• Proficiency in managing legal documents and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence, ensuring proper filing.
• Manage discovery requests and summarize reports.

Skills

Legal Assistant Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Tort Litigation Familiarity

Education

Post-secondary Legal Qualification

Tools

MS Word

ACL

Adobe

Kofax

Outlook

Job description

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Aviva Trial Lawyers is seeking an Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk for our Toronto/Markham/Oakville office. In this role, you will support a lawyer with accident benefit matters and have familiarity with tort litigation. This is a hybrid position involving clerking tasks and daily file management.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing legal documents and correspondence, ensuring proper filing with courts and tribunals.
• Compiling authorities and factums, managing discovery requests, and summarizing reports.
• Arranging investigations, medical examinations, and maintaining electronic files.
• Handling administrative tasks like scheduling, database updates, and liaising with external parties.

Requirements:

• At least 5+ years of legal assistant or law clerk experience in insurance defence or personal injury litigation.
• Post-secondary legal qualification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, ACL, Adobe, Kofax, Outlook.
• Knowledge of relevant rules and ability to work in a paperless environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and initiative skills.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, bonuses, paid vacation, retirement plans, health benefits, and wellness programs.
• Starting at 4 weeks of vacation, professional development opportunities, and volunteer days.

Aviva Canada provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. For assistance, contact your Talent Acquisition Partner.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Insurance