Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk, where you will support legal processes in a dynamic hybrid environment. This role involves drafting legal documents, managing case files, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure smooth operations. With a strong focus on customer service and communication, you will play a vital role in supporting a lawyer in accident benefit matters. Enjoy a competitive rewards package that includes a generous vacation policy, wellness programs, and a commitment to employee well-being. If you thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and have a passion for the legal field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

4 weeks starting vacation

Health benefits

Wellness account

Volunteer days

Accommodation process for disabilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in insurance defence or personal injury litigation.
• Post-secondary legal assistant or law clerk accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain electronic file organization and manage calendars.
• Liaise with counsel and external parties.

Skills

Legal Assistant Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary Legal Assistant Accreditation

Tools

MS Word

Adobe

Kofax

Outlook

ACL

Job description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Aviva Trial Lawyers is currently seeking an Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk for our Toronto/Markham/Oakville office. As an Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk, you will support one lawyer in handling accident benefit matters. Familiarity with tort litigation is also required. This is a hybrid position involving clerking tasks and day-to-day file management.

Come join our team!

What you'll do:

• Prepare and draft correspondence and legal documents (motion records, affidavits, memos, cost outlines, subpoenas, orders, responses, briefs, case summaries); file documents with courts/tribunals following applicable rules.
• Compile books of authorities and factums.
• Request and follow up on productions and undertakings.
• Summarize discovery notes, transcripts, reports.
• Arrange investigations/surveillance and prepare instruction letters.
• Coordinate independent medical examinations and draft briefs.
• Dictate, file, schedule, update calendars and internal databases.
• Maintain electronic file organization.
• Book travel arrangements.
• Ensure accuracy of information in matterMANAGER.
• Liaise with counsel, external parties, and claims operations.

What you'll bring:

• Minimum 5+ years of legal assistant or law clerk experience in insurance defence or personal injury litigation.
• Post-secondary legal assistant or law clerk accreditation or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, ACL, Adobe, Kofax, Outlook.
• Knowledge of relevant tribunal and court rules.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment.
• Customer service orientation and excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Mature work ethic and good humor.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive rewards package including salary, bonus, vacation, retirement, share plan, health benefits, wellness account, and volunteer days.
• Starting vacation of 4 weeks.
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.
• Accommodation process for employees with disabilities.

About the company

We protect 33 million customers from life’s uncertainties with life, general, health insurance, and asset management. Our customer-centric approach aims to create a sustainable future for all stakeholders.