In House Legal Counsel I

1 month ago


Dieppe, Canada Intact Financial Corporation Full time

Nos employés sont au cœur de ce que nous faisons de mieux : aider les gens, les entreprises et la société à aller de l’avant dans les bons moments et à être résilients dans les moments difficiles. En vous joignant à notre équipe, vous contribuerez à ces efforts aux côtés de gens expérimentés et passionnés.

Intégrez un milieu où vous disposerez des ressources nécessaires pour apprendre et évoluer, en plus d’être valorisés pour qui vous êtes : chez Intact, la diversité est une force. Vous pouvez compter sur nous pour vous aider à atteindre vos objectifs avec des outils, des possibilités et de la flexibilité. C’est notre promesse aux employés.

Notre formule hybride permet de maintenir un équilibre entre le télétravail et les avantages des interactions en personne.

Poursuivez votre lecture pour découvrir comment vous pouvez façonner l’avenir, réussir en équipe et évoluer avec nous.

À propos du poste

We’re looking for an In-House Legal Counsel I, (one year contract) to join our growing team

What you’ll do here:

  • Responsible for providing legal representation to the claims department and its insureds on Property and Casualty litigation files.

  • Responsible for handling insurance defence files from beginning to conclusion.

  • Prepares and delivers initial report providing recommendations on liability, quantum assessment and file management strategy.

  • Advises client on need for further investigation. Advises client on creative and pro-active options intended to achieve earlier file resolution.

  • Uses civil procedure rules to compel plaintiff document production and early discovery dates. Drafts opinions, pleadings, affidavits and other documents supporting motions applications, mediation briefs and pre-trial memoranda.

  • Prepares and conducts applications/motions, discoveries, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trial conferences and trials.

  • Researches and advises client on issues impacting on claim. Reports to client following discovery examinations or on receipt of information impacting on quantum assessment or early file resolution.

  • Advises client on developing trends in law.

  • Negotiates settlement with opposing counsel. Provides verbal and written opinions on insurance policy interpretation and coverage issues.

  • Prepares and presents educational seminars to claims department. Maintains productive communications with claims department and individual adjusters.

  • Works as part of the Litigation Department team to implement programs and procedures to achieve cost-efficient and quality legal services.

  • Handle insurance litigation files of varying complexities from beginning to conclusion.

  • Draft opinions, pleadings, affidavits and other legal documents to support applications, mediations, judicial settlement conferences and trials.

  • Independently prepare and conduct applications, discoveries, mediations, arbitration, pre-trial conferences and trials.

  • Prepare and present legal educational seminars to the claims department and help your Intact colleagues from other departments on inquiries.

  • Maintain productive and effective communications with claims department and adjusters.


What you bring to the table:

  • Member in good standing of the Law Society.

  • Minimum of 2 years of insurance litigation experience.

  • Experience in legal research and writing, including authorship of legal opinions.

  • Experience in drafting pleadings, conducting discoveries, mediations, application documents and pre-hearing memoranda.

  • Proficiency in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes.

  • Trial experience, particularly independent trial experience, is a definite asset.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with research and negotiation experience.

  • Have superior organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple case files simultaneously.

  • Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective client relationships.

  • Must be Bilingual (English / French) - fluent in both verbal and written

  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

Ce que nous offrons

En travaillant chez nous, vous aurez tous les outils pour donner le meilleur de vous-même chaque jour. Voici ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre en devenant un membre temporaire de notre équipe :

  • Des dirigeants et des collègues inspirants qui vous soutiennent et contribuent à votre développement

  • Un accès à des outils et à des ressources qui vous aident à rester en santé physiquement et mentalement, à accueillir le changement et à communiquer avec vos collègues

  • Un écosystème d’apprentissage dynamique en milieu de travail, offrant des parcours d’apprentissage, du contenu interactif en ligne et des programmes inspirants

  • Des réseaux inclusifs dirigés par des employés pour informer, inspirer, faire entendre, établir des relations et offrir des occasions de développement

  • Un programme d’action communautaire, car ce qui vous tient à cœur fait partie de ce qui vous rend unique et la façon dont vous redonner à la collectivité doit l'être tout autant

Égalité d'accès à l'emploi

Chez Intact, nous valorisons la diversité et créons un milieu de travail inclusif et accessible où tous se sentent appréciés, respectés et écoutés.

Si nous pouvons rendre le processus de recrutement plus accessible pour vous, n’hésitez pas à nous le dire quand nous vous ferons part d’une possibilité d’emploi. Nous travaillerons avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins.

Cliquer ici pour d’autres informations importantes sur le processus d’embauche, y compris la vérification des antécédents, les candidats internes et le droit de travailler au Canada.

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