Hybrid Counsel II

at TD

• Job title: Counsel II
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$135,000 - CA$180,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Edmonton, Canada

About the role

• Counsel II managing insurance legal cases for TD Insurance, developing legal strategies and drafting documents. Engaging in civil litigation involving claims for damages and personal injury.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for questioning, investigation, handling and trial of cases.
• Communicate with TD Insurance analysts and insured clients, as appropriate.
• Conduct necessary and appropriate Questionings, applications, trials, and mediations.
• Research the law applicable to cases or matters.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, applications and legal factums as required.
• Remain current with developments in the law.

Requirements

• Completion of law school with LLB and admission to the bar in Alberta.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a lawyer with a background in insurance defense litigation or other litigation, including personal injury or general litigation is required to be considered for the role.
• Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to edit and proof legal documents.
• Motivated self-starter with capability to work productively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills, professional and positive demeanor.
• Superior organizational and priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
• Conceptual and creative problem solving skills

Benefits

• health and well-being benefits
• savings and retirement programs
• paid time off
• banking benefits and discounts
• career development
• reward and recognition programs