Litigation Clerk

Aviva Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Litigation Clerk to join their dynamic team in Ontario. In this role, you will support a lawyer in handling insurance defence litigation, ensuring efficient file management and document preparation. The company promotes a hybrid work model, fostering collaboration and professional growth. With a focus on employee well-being, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a rewarding benefits package, and opportunities for personal development. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about the legal field, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Vacation Package

Corporate Wellness Programs

Volunteer Opportunities

Employee Programs for Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in legal assistant or law clerk roles.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and court forms.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and manage correspondence.
• Organize files and maintain lawyer's calendar.
• Liaise between counsel and external parties.

Skills

Legal Assistant Experience

Insurance Defence Knowledge

MS Word Proficiency

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Legal Studies or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Ghost Practice

MS Outlook

Job description

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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 seeking passionate and skilled litigation clerks for our Ontario offices as we grow again!

As a litigation clerk you will be responsible for supporting one lawyer in the handling of insurance defence (tort) litigation matters. We offer a hybrid work model, promote flexibility, collegiality, collaboration and mentorship in both a virtual and in-person setting. You will be responsible for various clerking tasks as well as the day-to-day file management.

Aviva Trial Lawyers is located across Canada with five offices in Ontario alone: Toronto, Markham, Oakville, Ottawa, and London.

Please contact us if you are interested in a career that offers rewarding work, competitive compensation and benefits, a supportive team, as well as professional growth opportunities in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

What you'll do:

• Preparation and drafting of correspondence and legal documents (statements of defence, motion records, affidavit of documents, affidavits, pre-trial/mediation memos, cost outlines, bill of costs, subpoenas, summons to witness, consent and dismissal orders, document briefs; ensuring all appropriate documents and forms are filed with the court in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules
• Compilation of books of authorities/factums
• Preparing and following up with requests for productions and undertakings
• Summarizing discovery notes, transcripts, economic loss and medical reports
• Arranging investigations/surveillance, including preparing various instruction letters to investigators
• Arranging independent medical examinations, including drafting and preparing the medical briefs
• Keeping lawyer's calendar updated; and updating internal database
• Maintaining file organization
• Booking travel; including flights, cars and hotels as needed
• Ensure integrity of information in Ghost Practice applications
• Liaise between counsel, external parties, and claims operations

What you'll bring:

• Minimum of 3+ years of legal assistant and law clerk experience in an insurance defence or personal injury litigation environment
• Excellent computer skills including experience with 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 a desire to take initiative
• Able to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a team
• Mature work ethic and good sense of humour

What you’ll get:

• Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
• Hybrid flexible work model

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Legal

• Industries

  Insurance

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