Hybrid Claims Legal Counsel, Specialty Lines

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About the role

  • Claims Legal Counsel managing specialty lines litigation for Desjardins Insurance. Collaborating with colleagues to provide outstanding legal support and various assessments in property and casualty insurance.

Responsibilities

  • Independently handle a caseload of subrogation, property, and/or commercial litigation files of varying complexities from start to finish.
  • Provide assessments and recommendations to our recovery partners right to recover and quantum of damages.
  • Provide liability and damages assessments and recommendations to our claims partners
  • Draft opinions, pleadings, and motions
  • Conduct examinations for discovery and attend before all levels of court, including appearing on motions, pre-trials, and trials
  • Share and contribute to the growth and legal knowledge of your colleagues.
  • Be part of a team that focuses on and delivers exceptional client experience and superior legal services

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in law or Juris doctor
  • A minimum of seven years of relevant experience
  • Experience in multiple lines of business, including subrogation and recovery for property and casualty insurance
  • Experience with trials and/or arbitrations
  • Expert proficiency in English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English speaking partners, members and/or clients
  • Advanced knowledge oral and written advocacy skills
  • Advanced knowledge of The Rules of Civil Procedure and the Insurance Act as well as legal principles related to insurance subrogation and recovery
  • 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, Specialty Lines

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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