Legal Assistant- Accident Benefits

4 weeks ago

Waterloo, Canada Definity Full time

Job ID : 6473
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.

**What can you expect in this role?**

Definity is continuing its build of an in-house legal team that will act in litigation arising from claims under its insurance policies. We have an exciting opportunity to join a growing litigation team, within the Accident Benefits group
- Be responsible for the ongoing administrative/organization of files
- Draft correspondence and serve/file LAT documents
- Schedule examinations under oath, meetings, and various hearings at Court and/or LAT
- Maintain Legal Counsels’ calendar and supervising their practice
- Provide input into the procedures and practices
- 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 years of experience as a Legal Assistant as part of a team practicing insurance litigation in Ontario
- Knowledge of License Appeal Tribunal Disputes and Knowledge of Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
- Excellent document management skills with ability to utilize the various software systems such as TeamConnect and ACL
- Priority and Loss Transfer Experience an asset
- High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard privileged and confidential information
- Great attention to detail 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).

LI-Hybrid

  • Legal Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

    Job ID : 7302 Category : Strategy & Legal Brand : Definity Regular/Temporary : Regular Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time Location : Waterloo, Canada Posting Range : $42,400 - $78,100 Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance...

  • Specialist, Accident Benefits Claims

    5 days ago

    Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

    Job ID : 7027 Category : Claims 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...

  • Specialist, Claims Accident Benefits New

    4 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

    Job ID : 7284 Category : Claims Brand : Definity Regular/Temporary : Regular Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time Location : Waterloo, Canada Posting Range : $55,800 - $102,800 Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and...

  • Specialist, Claims- Accident Benefits New

    4 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

    Job ID : 7366 Category : Claims Brand : Definity Regular/Temporary : Regular Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time Location : Waterloo, Canada Posting Range : $55,800 - $102,800 Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and...

  • Law Clerk- Accident Benefits

    4 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Definity Full time

    Job ID : 6472 Category : Strategy & Legal Brand : Definity Regular/Temporary : Regular Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time Location : Waterloo, Canada **What can you expect in this role?** - General file handling and practice management for Accident Benefit, EUO, Priority and Loss Transfer matters - Review documents and prepare summaries - Prepare and compile...

  • Accident Benefits Law Clerk New

    2 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

    Job ID : 7409 Category : Strategy & Legal Brand : Definity Regular/Temporary : Regular Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time Location : Waterloo, Canada Posting Range : $55,800 - $102,800 Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance...

  • Intermediate Representative, Accident Benefits

    3 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

    Job ID : 6825 Category : Claims 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...

  • Team Leader, Accident Benefits Claims

    5 days ago

    Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

    Job ID : 7031 Category : Claims 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...

  • Manager, National Accident Benefits New

    2 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

    Job ID : 7196 Category : Claims Brand : Definity Regular/Temporary : Regular Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time Location : Waterloo, Canada Posting Range : $84,000 - $154,700 Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and...

  • Contentious Team Leader, Accident Benefits New

    1 week ago

    Waterloo, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

    Job ID : 7323 Category : Claims Brand : Definity Regular/Temporary : Regular Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time Location : Waterloo, Canada Posting Range : $66,300 - $122,100 Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and...

  • Legal Assistant

    1 month ago

    Waterloo, Canada Miller Thomson Full time

    As a recognized national business law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy. When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career,...

  • Administrative Assistant, Legal

    1 week ago

    Waterloo, Canada BlackBerry Full time

    Worker Sub-Type: Regular **Job Description**: **Job Description**: BlackBerry’s IoT division is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Legal department, in our business which is on the cutting edge of connected and autonomous vehicles, embedded software and the Internet-of-Things. In this role, you will assist with various contracts, business...

  • Administrative assistant, legal

    1 month ago

    Waterloo, Canada BlackBerry Full time

    Worker Sub-Type:RegularJob Description:Job Description BlackBerry’s IoT division is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Legal department, in our business which is on the cutting edge of connected and autonomous vehicles, embedded software and the Internet-of-Things. In this role, you will assist with various contracts, business service...

  • Administrative assistant, legal

    4 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada BlackBerry Full time

    Worker Sub-Type:RegularJob Description:Job Description BlackBerry’s IoT division is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Legal department, in our business which is on the cutting edge of connected and autonomous vehicles, embedded software and the Internet-of-Things. In this role, you will assist with various contracts, business service...

  • Administrative Assistant, Legal

    1 month ago

    Waterloo, Canada QNX Software Systems Full time

    Worker Sub-Type:Regular Job Description: Job Description BlackBerry’s IoT division is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Legal department, in our business which is on the cutting edge of connected and autonomous vehicles, embedded software and the Internet-of-Things. In this role, you will assist with various contracts, business service...

  • Administrative Assistant, Legal

    4 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada QNX Software Systems Full time

    Worker Sub-Type:Regular Job Description: Job Description BlackBerry’s IoT division is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Legal department, in our business which is on the cutting edge of connected and autonomous vehicles, embedded software and the Internet-of-Things. In this role, you will assist with various contracts, business service...

  • Administrative assistant, legal

    4 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada BlackBerry Full time

    Worker Sub-Type:RegularJob Description:Job Description BlackBerry’s IoT division is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Legal department, in our business which is on the cutting edge of connected and autonomous vehicles, embedded software and the Internet-of-Things. In this role, you will assist with various contracts, business service...

  • Legal Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Waterloo, Canada Randstad Canada Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Do you like tackling new challenges every day and have exceptional organizational skills? Are you an enthusiastic legal professional with exceptional administrative skills who likes prioritizing and managing deadlines with ease? If yes, apply today for this legal assistant role to join an amazing team in Waterloo, ON. This is a temporary role with the...

  • Legal Assistant

    1 month ago

    Waterloo, Canada Randstad Canada Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Do you like tackling new challenges every day and have exceptional organizational skills? Are you an enthusiastic legal professional with exceptional administrative skills who likes prioritizing and managing deadlines with ease? If yes, apply today for this legal assistant role to join an amazing team in Waterloo, ON. This is a temporary role with the...

  • Legal Assistant

    1 month ago

    Waterloo, Canada Randstad Canada Full time

    Do you like tackling new challenges every day and have exceptional organizational skills? Are you an enthusiastic legal professional with exceptional administrative skills who likes prioritizing and managing deadlines with ease? If yes, apply today for this legal assistant role to join an amazing team in Waterloo, ON. This is a temporary role with the...