TD Insurance, Articling Student

TD; Toronto; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Insurance is seeking an Articling Student in Toronto, Ontario, to support lawyers across stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings, performing legal research, and assisting in hearings and settlements under supervision.

The role requires a law degree (LLB/JD) and eligibility to commence articling in August 2027 for a ten-month term.

Qualifications

• Strong oral communication skills, with a willingness to appear in court.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to draft clear, concise legal documents.
• Able to communicate effectively with policyholders, counsel, judges, and court personnel.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, develop and review appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases.
• Prepare draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, and memoranda including legal research.
• Perform legal research.
• Attend with lawyer and summarize discoveries when necessary.
• Review claims records and legal files to respond to discovery demands and update electronic systems.

Skills

Oral communication

Writing & drafting

Interpersonal skills

Education

LLB/JD from a recognized law school

Job description

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

35

Line of Business:

Legal

Pay Details:

$58,800 - $83,000 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview

TD Insurance is part of TD Bank Group, one of Canada's largest financial institutions. TD Insurance helps protect clients from the 'accidents of life' with a wide range of products including credit protection, life, health, travel, home and auto insurance. With more than three million clients, TD Insurance authorized products and services are available online, over the phone, and through a network of more than 1,000 TD Canada Trust branches.

In Canada, we have two lines of business, General Insurance and Life and Health. Our General Insurance business is one of the top home and auto insurance groups in Canada and the national leader in group insurance and affinity marketing. Our Life and Health business is the number one provider of critical illness insurance and direct life and health insurance in Canada.

At TD Insurance, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. With a Canada-wide workforce of over 4,000 employees and offices in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario and Alberta, our company is always growing and can help you to grow. TD Insurance offers a stable and dynamic work environment where talent is appreciated, and professional development is taken seriously. More than just a job, we offer rewarding careers.

Job Description

As an Articling Student, you will, under supervision, provide assistance to support our lawyers in various stages of the litigation process with respect to the prosecution, defence and resolution of lawsuits. This includes preparation of draft pleadings, motion records, documentary discovery involving issues of facts and law, legal research and assistance in preparing cases for trial, arbitration, or other hearings.

Main Responsibilities:

• Under supervision, develop and review appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters; advise, communicate and develop those strategies with TD Insurance Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as appropriate.
• Prepare draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, mediation and pre-trial/arbitration memorandums including those requiring legal research.
• Perform legal research.
• Attend with lawyer and/or summarize discoveries when necessary.
• Review both the Claims records and legal files to respond to discovery demands and obtain answers to undertakings and other file documentation. Update/post in electronic system all relevant work completed on a file. Prepare document briefs.
• Attend settlement conferences with Claims approval and under supervision of lawyer assist in the settlement of cases.
• May assist in handling investigations including locating witnesses, interviewing witnesses and obtaining evidence for trial.
• Assist lawyers in mediation, pre-trial, trial and arbitration preparation.
• May attend court conferences and pre-trial/arbitration hearings in conjunction with a lawyer. May assist lawyers at trial/arbitration.
• May attend court on uncontested and consent motions and simple contested motions (according to local court/provincial jurisdictions).
• Respond to Small Claims Court files to resolve disputes. May negotiate settlements or attend a Small Claims Court trial under lawyer supervision. May arrange payment plans with policyholders to recover monies owed.
• Other duties may vary according to court/provincial jurisdictions.

Job Requirements

• A law degree with LLB or J.D. from a recognized law school.
• Qualified to commence articling in August, 2027 in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society of Ontario, for a period of ten (10) months.
• General knowledge of procedural and substantive law (insurance law an asset), basic knowledge of court procedures and basic understanding of the operations and requirements of insured clients and insurers.
• Strong oral communication skills, with a willingness to appear in court. Previous court, mock trial, mooting and/or legal clinic experience is an asset.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to draft clear, concise and persuasive memoranda, pleadings, opinions and other legal documents.
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with policyholders, counsel, Judges, Masters, court personnel and professionals within the legal industry.
• Able to work productively and efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.
• Superior organizational skills with a strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
• Able to perform complex legal research, writing and analysis.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:

We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you're passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you'd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

Language Requirement (Quebec only)

Sans Objet