Claims Legal Counsel

1 week ago


Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Desjardins Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Claims Legal Counsel to join our Property and Casualty Insurance Defense In-house Legal team. As a Claims Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in defending our clients against various claims, including auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property, subrogation, and coverage work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently carry a case load of litigation files from start to finish
  • Provide assessments to our claims partners on liability and quantum of damages
  • Draft opinions, pleadings, and motions
  • Conduct Examinations for Discovery
  • Attend case-conferences, LAT hearings/arbitrations, and Court for motions, pre-trials, and trials

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), or a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Degree or NCA Certificate of Qualification
  • 5 years of proven experience in insurance defence
  • A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
  • Experience with trials and/or arbitrations

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus
  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
  • Group insurance including telemedicine
  • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

About Us

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to welcoming, respecting, and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind and strive to reflect the diversity of the members, clients, and communities we serve.



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