TD Insurance, Articling Student

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

Job summary

TD Insurance, part of TD Bank Group, invites applications for an Articling Student role in Toronto. Under supervision, you will assist our lawyers through the litigation process, including pleadings, discovery, research, and trial preparation.

You will support settlement conferences, document drafting, and coordination with Claims Representatives and insured clients, with emphasis on strong writing and courtroom communication skills.

Qualifications

• A law degree with LLB or J.D. from a recognized law school.
• Qualified to commence articling in August, 2027 for ten months.
• Knowledge of procedural and substantive law; insurance law asset.
• Strong oral communication skills; willingness to appear in court.
• Excellent writing; ability to draft memos, pleadings and opinions.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers in discovery, prep pleadings and motions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare cases for trial or arbitration.
• Attend with lawyer and summarize discoveries; update electronic files.
• Assist in settlement conferences and court appearances as needed.
• Coordinate with claims representatives and insured clients.

Skills

Strong oral communication

Excellent writing skills

Legal research

Court appearance willingness

Education

LLB or 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.

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 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 policyho