Litigation Law Clerk (Contract)

Starr Underwriting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks a Litigation Law Clerk in Ottawa to manage civil litigation files. This role requires strong document management, proficiency in MS Office, and a minimum of two years of experience. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will matter.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Law Clerk in insurance litigation.
• Strong skills in document management and knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle general file management for Civil Litigation matters.
• Prepare documents/briefs and manage productions.
• Draft correspondence for clients and legal counsel.

Skills

Document Management

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Ability to Perform Under Pressure

Education

Law Clerk Certification

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

TeamConnect

ACL

Job description

Litigation Law Clerk

LOVE WHAT YOU DO

Work is a big part of our lives, so it makes sense to choose a company that offers truly rewarding work. At Definity Insurance, your contributions, creativity, and energy won’t go to waste. Our passionate culture and pioneering mentality infuse everything we do, which is why our one-million-plus policyholders know we’ll protect their homes, businesses, farms, cars, and pets like they’re our own.

We’re not afraid to see how far we can push the envelope to make insurance better. Our family of companies includes Sonnet, the only Canadian home and auto insurer offering a fully online buying experience, and Petline, the largest Canadian pet insurance company. We’re also preparing to become a publicly traded company, a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity for everyone who joins our team.

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — and its customers — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

This role can be performed at either Waterloo /Mississauga / North York (Yonge & Finch) / Ottawa Office

What can you expect in this role?

• General file handling and practice management for Civil Litigation matters
• Review documents and prepare summaries
• Prepare and compile documents/briefs as assigned
• Prepare Affidavit of Documents and other documents as assigned
• Draft correspondence to clients, third parties, experts
• Request and manage productions and undertakings and correspond with legal counsel
• Support file work by identifying, obtaining, and organizing documents from the clients and from other parties to the litigation
• All aspects of arranging Independent Examinations including retaining experts and preparing medical briefs for experts
• Provide input into the procedures and practices
• Work within a paperless environment
• Perform other duties as required of a Legal Clerk

What do you bring to the role?

• Minimum 2years of experience as a Law Clerk as part of a team practicing insurance litigation in Ontario
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Strong document management skills with the ability to learn Definity’s various software programs
• Demonstrated proficiency with Outlook and all MS Office applications
• Ability to prioritize, organize and execute tasks in a quality manner with strong turnaround time
• Excellent document management skills with ability to utilize the various software systems such as TeamConnect and ACL
• High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard privileged and confidential information
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities
• Team player, adaptable to a changing environment

Note: A successful background check and disciplinary action search is required for this position.

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.

High degree of proficiency with English is required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Salary Range: $58,100 - $106,900