Hybrid Claims Legal Counsel

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About the role

  • Claims Legal Counsel managing litigation files in the insurance defence sector. Providing legal assessments, drafting documents, and attending court hearings in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Independently carry a case load of litigation files, from start to finish, involving the defence of auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property, subrogation, and coverage work
  • Provide assessments to our claims partners on liability and quantum of damages
  • Draft opinions, pleadings, and motions
  • Conduct Examinations for Discovery
  • Attend case-conferences, Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) hearings/arbitrations as well as Court for motions, pre-trials and trials

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in law, Juris Doctor or in a related field
  • A minimum of seven years of relevant experience, including proven experience in the field of insurance defence
  • Experience with trials and/or arbitrations
  • Experience with Accident Benefits and Bodily Injury
  • Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus
  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
  • Group insurance including telemedicine
  • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

Job title

Claims Legal Counsel

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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