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CAD 90,000 - 150,000

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6 days ago

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Job summary

TD Insurance is seeking a lawyer to handle assigned insurance legal matters and represent policyholders in civil litigation, including personal injury and property damage claims. The role involves developing strategic approaches, drafting pleadings and factums, and communicating with analysts and clients.

You will work on questions, trials, and mediations while staying updated on legal developments. The position reports to a Practice Leader in Ontario and operates from the Toronto office under a

Qualifications

Completion of law school with LLB.
Admission to the bar in Ontario.
Background in insurance defense litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred), and/or general litigation experience.
Experience with subrogation matters is considered a strong asset.
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.
Motivated self-starter with capability to work productively under pressure.
Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
Professional and positive demeanor.
Superior organizational and priority setting skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
Conceptual and creative problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

Handle assigned insurance legal matters.
Represent TD Insurance or its policyholders in civil litigation matters involving claims for damages and compensation for personal injury or property damage.
Develop and revise legal strategy for questioning, investigation, handling, and trial of cases.
Communicate with TD Insurance analysts and insured clients.
Conduct questioning, applications, trials, and mediations.
Research applicable law.
Draft legal documents, pleadings, applications, and legal factums.
Remain current with developments in the law.
Report to a Practice Leader in Ontario.
Report out of the Toronto office under a hybrid work model.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Legal Research

Legal Strategy Development

Subrogation

Trial Preparation

Mediation

Pleadings

Legal Factums

Editing Legal Documents

Court Procedures

Interpersonal Skills

Client Service

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Motivated Self-Starter

Education

LLB Degree

Admission To The Bar In Ontario

Tools

Word Processing Software

Microsoft Word

Job description

Handle assigned insurance legal matters
Represent TD Insurance or its policyholders in civil litigation matters involving claims for damages and compensation for personal injury or property damage
Develop and revise legal strategy for questioning, investigation, handling, and trial of cases
Communicate with TD Insurance analysts and insured clients
Conduct questioning, applications, trials, and mediations
Research applicable law
Draft legal documents, pleadings, applications, and legal factums
Remain current with developments in the law
Report to a Practice Leader in Ontario
Report out of the Toronto office under a hybrid work model

Requirements

Completion of law school with LLB
Admission to the bar in Ontario
Background in insurance defense litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred), and/or general litigation experience
Experience with subrogation matters is considered a strong asset
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
Motivated self-starter with capability to work productively under pressure
Strong interpersonal and client service skills
Professional and positive demeanor
Superior organizational and priority setting skills
Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
Conceptual and creative problem solving skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in handling insurance legal matters, including civil litigation, personal injury claims, and drafting legal documents. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to develop effective legal strategies while remaining current with legal developments.

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