Articling Student

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada TD Bank Full time
403137BR

Legal Services / Counsel

Toronto, ON

March 16, 2023

Company Overview

Department Overview


As an Articling Student, you will, under supervision, provide assistance to support our lawyers in various stages of the litigation process with respect to the prosecution, defence and resolution of lawsuits.

This includes preparation of draft pleadings, motion records, documentary discovery involving issues of facts and law, legal research and assistance in preparing cases for trial, arbitration, or other hearings.


Main Responsibilities:

  • Under supervision, develop and review appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters; advise, communicate and develop those strategies with TD Insurance Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as appropriate.
  • Prepare draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, mediation and pretrial/arbitration memorandums including those requiring legal research.
  • Perform legal research.
  • Attend with lawyer and/or summarize discoveries when necessary.
  • Review both the Claims records and legal files to respond to discovery demands and obtain answers to undertakings and other file documentation. Update/post in electronic system all relevant work completed on a file. Prepare document briefs.
  • Attend settlement conferences with Claims approval and under supervision of lawyer assist in the settlement of cases.
  • May assist in handling investigations including locating witnesses, interviewing witnesses and obtaining evidence for trial.
  • Assist lawyers in mediation, pretrial, trial and arbitration preparation.
  • May attend court conferences and pretrial/arbitration hearings in conjunction with a lawyer. May assist lawyers at trial/arbitration.
  • May attend court on uncontested and consent motions and simple contested motions (according to local court/provincial jurisdictions).
  • Respond to Small Claims Court files to resolve disputes. May negotiate settlements or attend a Small Claims Court trial under lawyer supervision. May arrange payment plans with policyholders to recover monies owed.
  • Other duties may vary according to court/provincial jurisdictions.

Requirements:

  • A law degree with LLB or J.D. from a recognized law school and be qualified to article in Ontario.
  • General knowledge of procedural and substantive law (insurance law an asset), basic knowledge of court procedures and basic understanding of the operations and requirements of insured clients and insurers.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to communicate effectively and professionally with policyholders, counsel, Judges, Masters, court personnel and professionals within the legal industry.
  • Able to work productively and efficiently under pressure.
  • Superior organizational skills with a strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
  • Able to perform complex legal research, writing and analysis.
Additional Information


Please include in your Application materials: a cover letter; C.V.; law school transcripts and undergrad transcript; and a sample of your legal writing.


  • The Rules and Requirements for completion of Articles are established and governed by the Law Society of Ontario. This contract position is a minimum of 8 months, in accordance with Law Society Articling requirements, with and expected approximate start date in the Spring/Summer of 2023. Exact start date to be determined.
Hours

35

Inclusiveness


At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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