Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk

Aviva Canada; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk to support a dynamic legal team. This hybrid role involves clerking tasks, managing files, and drafting legal documents in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on accident benefit matters, the ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience in personal injury litigation and a strong command of relevant legal tools. Enjoy competitive rewards, including generous vacation time, professional development opportunities, and a supportive corporate culture that values wellness and inclusivity. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading organization while advancing your career.

Benefits

Paid Vacation (4 weeks)

Retirement Benefits

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in insurance defense or personal injury litigation.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and managing electronic files.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal correspondence and manage discovery requests.
• Coordinate investigations and prepare briefs for court.

Skills

Legal Assistant Experience

Tort Litigation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

Legal Assistant Accreditation

Equivalent Experience

Tools

MS Word

Adobe

Kofax

Outlook

ACL

Job description

Join to apply for the Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk role at Aviva Canada.

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Our Values are Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Aviva Trial Lawyers seeks an Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk for our Toronto/Markham/Oakville office. Responsibilities include supporting a lawyer in accident benefit matters, with familiarity in tort litigation. This hybrid role involves clerking tasks and file management.

What You'll Do

• Draft legal correspondence and documents, file court/tribunal documents per applicable rules.
• Compile legal books and factums.
• Manage discovery requests and summarize reports.
• Coordinate investigations, medical examinations, and prepare briefs.
• Maintain electronic files, update calendars, and manage internal databases.
• Handle administrative tasks like booking travel and requisitioning cheques.
• Liaise with counsel, external parties, and claims operations.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of legal assistant/law clerk experience in insurance defense or personal injury litigation.
• Legal assistant or law clerk accreditation or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word, ACL, Adobe, Kofax, Outlook.
• Knowledge of relevant rules and ability to work paperless.
• Strong communication, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive rewards including salary, bonuses, paid vacation (starting at 4 weeks), retirement, health benefits, and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and education.
• Supportive corporate wellness initiatives.

We accommodate employees with disabilities throughout their employment. Contact your Talent Acquisition Partner for accommodations.

Additional Details

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