Assistant, Legal

3 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

Job ID : 6709
Category : Strategy & Legal
Brand : Definity
Regular/Temporary : Regular
Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time
Location : Waterloo, Canada

Definity includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. With strong roots that date back to 1871, we’ve grown to become a digital leader in the insurance industry. We’re proud to help our clients and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change.

Our promise to you: It’s better here. Why? Because we CARE, and we provide an employee experience that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative P&C insurers. Come be a part of our journey, and love what you do.

Definity offers a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Leaders partner with their teams to find the right balance of on-site and remote work that best meets the needs of their teams, colleagues, brokers and customers, while ensuring collaboration, teamwork and accountability for goals.

Definity Insurance is continuing its build of an in-house legal team that will act in litigation arising from claims under its insurance policies.
- Responsible for the ongoing administrative support such as opening and closing files, drafting correspondence and preparing pleadings, entering file details into software, requesting cheques, uploading documents received, and other tasks as assigned
- Implement and maintain an effective diary system to aid in the organization of the Lawyers’ practice
- Maintain Lawyers’ calendar and aid in the supervision their practice
- Knowledge of service procedures and filing with the Court / Justice Services Online
- Proficiency in scheduling examinations, mediations, examinations under oath, meetings, and various attendances and events at Court
- Provide input into the procedures and practices with the Claims Litigation Unit
- Work within a paperless environment, ensuring electronic filing is up to date
- Perform other duties as required of a Litigation Assistant

**What do you bring to the role?**
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience practicing insurance defence litigation in Ontario
- Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Excellent document management skills with ability to utilize the various software systems such as TeamConnect and ACL
- Great attention to detail along with proof reading skills
- Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities
- High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard privileged and confidential information
- Team player, adaptable to a changing environment

**Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it, and we’ve got it**:

- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services

**Background checks**
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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