Tort Litigation Clerk – Insurance Defence

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.

Aviva Trial Lawyers is currently seeking a litigation clerk for our Dartmouth office. 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 day-to-day file management.

Aviva recognizes the importance of being flexible and the benefits of being together; this role will be hybrid – the best of both worlds.

Come join our team!

What you'll do:

1. Preparation and drafting of correspondence and legal documents (motion records, affidavit of documents, affidavits, pre-trial/mediation memos, cost outlines, bill of costs, subpoenas, summons to witness, consent and dismissal orders, responses by insurer to an application for arbitration, document briefs); ensuring all appropriate documents and forms are filed with the court in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules.
2. Compilation of books of authorities/factums.
3. Preparing and following up with requests for productions and undertakings.
4. Summarizing discovery notes, transcripts, economic loss, and medical reports.
5. Arranging investigations/surveillance, including preparing various instruction letters to investigators.
6. Arranging independent medical examinations, including drafting and preparing the medical briefs.
7. Dicta-typing; filing; keeping the lawyer's calendar updated; and updating the internal database.
8. Maintaining file organization.
9. Booking travel; including flights, cars, and hotels as needed.
10. Ensure integrity of information in case management applications.
11. Liaise between counsel, external parties, and claims operations.

What you'll bring:

1. Minimum of 3+ years of legal assistant and law clerk experience in an insurance defence or personal injury litigation environment.
2. Excellent computer skills including experience with MS Word and Outlook.
3. Proficient in the Civil Procedure Rules and Court forms.
4. Customer-service oriented with superb communication skills.
5. Excellent organizational skills.
6. Attention to detail with a desire to take initiative.
7. Able to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a team.
8. Mature work ethic and good sense of humour.

What you’ll get:

1. The salary band for this position ranges from $49,000 to $91,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity.
2. Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
3. Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
4. Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
5. Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
6. Hybrid flexible work model.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position that has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

Education Required

Post Secondary Education
University Degree