Litigation Clerk

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.

Aviva Trial Lawyers is seeking passionate and skilled litigation clerks for our Ontario offices as we grow again
- As a litigation clerk you will be responsible for supporting one lawyer in the handling of insurance defence (tort) litigation matters. We offer a hybrid work model, promote flexibility, collegiality, collaboration and mentorship in both a virtual and in-person setting. You will be responsible for various clerking tasks as well as the day-to-day file management.
- Aviva Trial Lawyers is located across Canada with five offices in Ontario alone: Toronto, Markham, Oakville, Ottawa, and London.
- Please contact us if you are interested in a career that offers rewarding work, competitive compensation and benefits, a supportive team, as well as professional growth opportunities in a flexible, hybrid work environment.
- What you'll do:
- Preparation and drafting of correspondence and legal documents (statements of defence, motion records, affidavit of documents, affidavits, pre-trial/mediation memos, cost outlines, bill of costs, subpoenas, summons to witness, consent and dismissal orders, document briefs; ensuring all appropriate documents and forms are filed with the court in accordance with the _Civil Procedure Rules_- Compilation of books of authorities/factums-
- Preparing and following up with requests for productions and undertakings-
- Summarizing discovery notes, transcripts, economic loss and medical reports-
- Arranging investigations/surveillance, including preparing various instruction letters to investigators-
- Arranging independent medical examinations, including drafting and preparing the medical briefs-
- Keeping lawyer's calendar updated; and updating internal database-
- Maintaining file organization-
- Booking travel; including flights, cars and hotels as needed Liaise between counsel, external parties, and claims operations- What you'll bring:
- Minimum of 3+ years of legal assistant and law clerk experience in an insurance defence or personal injury litigation environment-
- Excellent computer skills including experience with MS Word and Outlook-
- Proficient in the _Civil Procedure Rules _and Court forms-
- Customer-service oriented with superb communication skills-
- Excellent organizational skills-
- Attention to detail with a desire to take initiative-
- Able to work independently with mínimal direction and as part of a team-
- Mature work ethic and good sense of humour- What you’ll get:
- Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.-
- Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.-
- Outstanding Career Development opportunities.-
- We’ll support your professional development education.-
- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year-
- Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion-
- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health-
- Hybrid flexible work model- Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.
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.