Litigation Clerk

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

Experience Aviva 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. At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The opportunity 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.

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

• The salary band for this position ranges from $55,600 to $103,200. 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.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Outstanding career development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• 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.

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally &externally. Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment.

If you require accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

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We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.