TD Insurance, Law Clerk II

TD Bank; Saint John; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Canada is seeking a full-time paralegal to assist with insurance legal matters in civil litigation. The ideal candidate will have a paralegal diploma and experience in insurance defense litigation. This role involves reviewing files, preparing documents, and communicating effectively with clients. Attractive rewards package and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Career development programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1-5 years paralegal/law clerk experience.
• Knowledge of legal documents and procedures.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes new file assignments.
• Prepares affidavits of documents for lawyers.
• Organizes files for discovery and questioning.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Legal drafting skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Paralegal / Law Clerk diploma/certificate

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Legal Office Supervisor / Senior Manager of Legal Support this role assists the Lawyers in handling P & C Insurance Legal Matters representing TD Insurance or its policy holders in civil litigation and no fault / accident benefits matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injury or property damage.

General Accountabilities

• Reviews and analyzes new file assignments, organizes file contents and prepares summary memoranda of medical investigation and all documentary productions received.
• Updates / posts in electronic systems all relevant work completed on a file.
• Prepares affidavit of documents for review by Lawyer and arranges and manages undertakings chart.
• Organizes and prepares files for discovery / questioning.
• Follows up on undertakings and production requests.
• Prepares document briefs for expert reviews and drafts motions.
• Other duties as instructed by the Lawyers which may vary by jurisdiction.
• Remains current with developments in the law; understands medical scientific construction product liability engineering issues and defenses involved with such cases.

Job Requirements

Education

Paralegal / Law Clerk diploma / certificate from a recognized educational institution or equivalent work experience at a reputable law firm or legal department.

Experience

1-5 years paralegal / law clerk experience or equivalent.

Background in insurance defense litigation including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred) and / or general litigation experience.

Knowledge

Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures.

Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing.

Special Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively with insured clients claims representative and court / tribunal staff.
• Excellent legal drafting skills and eye for detail.
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work productively under pressure and deliver business results.
• Strong interpersonal & client service skills; professional and positive demeanour.
• Superior organization & priority setting skills strong work ethic and ability to mutli-task.
• Conceptual and creative problem-solving skills.

Who We Are

As part of TD Bank Group one of Canadas largest financial institutions at TD Insurance we care for Canadian families making it easy to get the best advice protection and support in their moments of need always.

TD Insurance offers a wide range of products including General Insurance and Life and Health. More than four million customers count on us.

As the largest direct to consumer insurer in Canada we are always innovating and providing exciting and rewarding career opportunities for our Canada-wide workforce.

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

Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were 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 youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll 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. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues there are many different career paths within our organization at TD and were committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding

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

Interview Process

Well 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 youd 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.

Key Skills

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Employment Type

Full-Time

Location

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada