Tort Litigation Clerk

4 weeks ago

Canada Aviva plc Full time

Tort Litigation Clerk - Insurance Defence page is loaded Tort Litigation Clerk - Insurance Defence Apply locations Toronto posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-136593

Aviva Trial Lawyers is seeking passionate and skilled litigation clerks for our Ontario offices as we grow again

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 the day-to-day file management.

Aviva Trial Lawyers is located across Canada with five offices in Ontario alone: Toronto, Markham, Oakville, Ottawa, and London.

Please contact us if you are interested in a career that offers rewarding work, competitive compensation and benefits, a supportive team, as well as professional growth opportunities in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

What you'll do:

  • Preparation and drafting of correspondence and legal documents (statements of defence, motion records, affidavit of documents, affidavits, pre-trial/mediation memos, cost outlines, bill of costs, subpoenas, summons to witness, consent and dismissal orders, document briefs; ensuring all appropriate documents and forms are filed with the court in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules

  • Compilation of books of authorities/factums

  • Preparing and following up with requests for productions and undertakings

  • Summarizing discovery notes, transcripts, economic loss and medical reports

  • Arranging investigations/surveillance, including preparing various instruction letters to investigators

  • Arranging independent medical examinations, including drafting and preparing the medical briefs

  • Keeping lawyer's calendar updated; and updating internal database

  • Maintaining file organization

  • Booking travel; including flights, cars and hotels as needed

  • Ensure integrity of information in Ghost Practice applications

  • Liaise between counsel, external parties, and claims operations

What you'll bring:

  • Minimum of 3+ years of legal assistant and law clerk experience in an insurance defence or personal injury litigation environment

  • Excellent computer skills including experience with MS Word and Outlook

  • Proficient in the Civil Procedure Rules and Court forms

  • Customer-service oriented with superb communication skills

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Attention to detail with a desire to take initiative

  • Able to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a team

  • Mature work ethic and good sense of humour

What you’ll get:

  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

  • Outstanding Career Development opportunities.

  • We’ll support your professional development education.

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.

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We help our 18 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight.

So, we’re passionate about helping our 22,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.

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