Hybrid Insurance Litigation Clerk - Trial Support

Aviva plc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Bonus program

Career development opportunities

Vacation package

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a skilled Litigation Clerk to support one lawyer in handling insurance defence (tort) litigation matters in our Ontario offices. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for mentorship, with day-to-day file management, document drafting, scheduling, and liaison duties.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of legal assistant or law clerk experience in insurance defence or personal injury, strong MS Word/Outlook skills, and solid knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of legal assistant and law clerk experience in insurance defence or personal injury litigation.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Outlook.
• Proficient in the Civil Procedure Rules and Court forms.
• Customer-service oriented with superb communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail with initiative.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft correspondence and legal documents (statements of defence, motion records, affidavits, subpoenas, etc.) filing with Civil Procedure Rules.
• Compile books of authorities/factums.
• Request productions and undertakings; summarize discovery notes and reports.
• Arrange investigations/surveillance and medical examinations; draft briefs.
• Maintain lawyer's calendar and update internal database; ensure file organization.

Skills

Legal experience

MS Word

Outlook

Civil Procedure Rules

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Aviva Canada is seeking a skilled Litigation Clerk to support one lawyer in handling insurance defence (tort) litigation matters in our Ontario offices. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for mentorship, with day-to-day file management, document drafting, scheduling, and liaison duties.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of legal assistant or law clerk experience in insurance defence or personal injury, strong MS Word/Outlook skills, and solid knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules.