Paralegal

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

What you'll do:
- Provides independent legal services to assigned clients involved in straightforward (routine or midlevel complexity that do not have a CAT component) litigation or other legal matters- Confidently defends Aviva in first party litigation matters.- Leads the handling of an assigned portfolio of straightforward litigation or other legal matters designated for settlement or resolution, in compliance with:
- professional standards governing licenced paralegals, Law Society of Ontario, LAT/SABS;- civil court procedural rules; and,- Aviva strategies, processes and standards.- At the earliest point in litigation or other legal matters, firmly establishes and maintains the most effective strategy to influence the desired outcome.- Conducts all necessary and appropriate examinations and hearings; formulates and presents oral and written legal arguments at LAT case conference / hearings, mediations, arbitrations and settlement negotiations.- Researches the law applicable to assigned matters, prepares legal documents and correspondence on straightforward legal matters as required.- Meets and communicates regularly with clients; ensures superior client satisfaction.-
- Liaises between external parties and claims operations.- Delivers expense and indemnity management benefit and service to the Claims operation that is superior to external law firms.

What you'll bring:
- A minimum of two years’ experience working in the area of personal injury law- Superior knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure, LAT/SABS- The ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.- Licensed Paralegal (P1)- Bachelor’s degree, and- Member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario- Capability to handle straightforward litigation, arbitration, and/or LAT case conferences / hearings- Understanding of Canadian legal processes. Knowledge of current insurance law issues.

What you’ll get:
- Compelling rewards package including base salary, eligibility for annual bonus, paid vacation, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness account, and 3 paid volunteer days per year.- Our vacation package starts at 4 weeks - Outstanding Career Development- Paid professional development education (Controlled Insurance Program designation)- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health

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.