Claims Litigation Paralegal

Allianz; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Allianz Partners seeks a Claims Litigation Paralegal in Cambridge, Ontario, to support the litigation function with reviews, correspondence, and research. This is a full-time reduced-hour role (min 25 hours/week) in a hybrid setup, requiring in-office days Tuesdays and Thursdays and commute to Cambridge.

Responsibilities include coordinating appeals, drafting letters and court documents, liaising with law firms and clients, and managing subrogation/workflow while maintaining strict

Qualifications

• College Diploma/Degree in a Paralegal/Legal program.
• 1-2 years' experience in a legal role/function; placements considered.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the legal appeals process and communicate decisions to lawyers.
• Participate in weekly Appeals Committee meetings.
• Prepare legal correspondence including denial letters and Small Claims Court documents.
• Liaise with law firms, clients, internal departments and external third parties.
• Appear in court on behalf of Allianz Partners.
• Manage subrogation workload and investigate claims.
• Research case law and provide summaries for the legal department.
• Track progress of all lawsuits and provide updates.
• Communicate with collection agencies regarding outstanding invoices.
• Prepare file copies and other written correspondence for Operations and Legal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Confidentiality

Customer service

Excel

French (asset)

Education

Paralegal/legal program degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

As Claims Litigation Paralegal you will support the claims litigation function of the Legal Department. Responsibilities include reviewing legal appeals, preparing correspondence, conducting research and investigations, and communicating with law firms and other third parties

This is full-time reduced-hour position working a minimum of 25 hours per week.

Way of Working: This is a hybrid role working Monday-Friday, with 2 in-office days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) at our office in Cambridge, Ontario.

Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Cambridge office on required in-office days and be legally authorized to work in Canada.

What you will do

• Coordinate and manage the legal appeals process and communicate decisions to lawyers
• Participate in weekly Appeals Committee meetings
• Prepare legal correspondence including denial letters and Small Claims Court documents
• Liaise with law firms, clients, applicable internal departments and external third parties
• Appear in court on behalf of Allianz Partners
• Manage subrogation workload.
• Conduct claims investigations; prepare and track file summaries
• Research case law, general legal principles and other legal academic literature; provide key summaries for legal department
• Manage the tracking system for all lawsuits; monitor and provide updates on progress of all files
• Manage communications with collection agencies relating to outstanding invoices
• Prepare file copies and other written correspondence for the Operations and Legal department
• Perform other administrative tasks and ad hoc duties as needed
• Work effectively in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and cloud-based tools, using insights responsibly and in alignment with our standards for data governance, security, and ethical use.

What you will bring

• College Diploma/Degree in a Paralegal/Legal program
• 1 to 2 years' experience in a legal role/function; legal academic placement experience will be considered
• Strong attention to detail with ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments within the parameter of instructions given
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and discretion
• Strong customer service skills, responsive and professional
• Aptitude for new technologies and knowledge of Excel
• Fluency in French is an asset

What we offer

Annualized base pay range is $59,760 - $87,615 CAD

Actual base pay may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. Employees may also qualify for performance-based bonuses, merit increases, and other incentives based on individual and company performance. The availability and amount of these additional compensation elements are determined by company policy and may vary.

Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs, ambitions and we enjoy being a part of their journey.

We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to providing you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employee programs. Eligibility for benefits is subject to plan terms and conditions, and may vary based on position and/or employment status.

At Allianz we use some AI-assisted technology as part of our recruitment process to help match candidates to roles based on skills, experience, job title, and location. AI supports our recruiters by enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of candidate assessments and job recommendations, while all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team and final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Joining us. Let's care for tomorrow.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.