Counsel

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Travelers Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and experienced lawyer to join our in-house litigation department at Travelers Canada of Van Arnhem & Associates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Independently handle litigation matters from case inception through trial/resolution.
  • Actively try cases to verdict, demonstrating exceptional trial and hearing skills.
  • Demonstrate exceptional legal research and writing skills.
  • Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents as required.
  • Proactively identify and communicate exposure and risk to insured clients and claim partners.
  • Build and foster internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus.
  • Work under the guidance of Senior Counsel on complex and/or high-severity matters.
  • Provide leadership through mentoring other lawyers and legal support staff.
  • Provide internal and external training, seminars, and legal updates to colleagues and claim partners.
  • Lead/assist special projects and identify opportunities to support office goals/business needs.
  • Adhere to standards of excellence in file organization and client service.
  • Travel as required to meet business needs.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
  • Successful completion of the bar and ethics examinations in the provinces(s) in which representation is required.
  • Active license to practice law.
What We Offer
  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program provides tools, discounts, and resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved.

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process, we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

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