Accident Benefits Law Clerk New

Job ID : 7409
Category : Strategy & Legal
Brand : Definity
Regular/Temporary : Regular
Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time
Location : Mississauga, 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 Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer 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. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

**What can you expect in this role?**
- General file handling and practice management for Accident Benefit, EUO, Priority, Loss Transfer and some Civil Litigation matters
- Review documents and prepare summaries
- Prepare and compile documents/briefs as assigned
- Prepare, serve and file LAT Forms and briefs inclusive of LAT Applications / Responses, Case Conference forms, Affidavit of Documents and other documents as assigned
- Draft correspondence to clients, third parties, experts
- Request and manage productions and undertakings and corresponding with legal counsel
- Support file work by identifying, obtaining, and organizing documents from the clients and from other parties to the litigation
- All aspects of arranging Independent Examinations including retaining experts and preparing briefs for experts
- Hearing / Arbitration Preparation
- 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 Law Clerk

**What do you bring to the role?**
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Law Clerk as part of a team practicing Accident Benefits in Ontario
- Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
- Have an excellent understanding of Accident Benefits (including SABs, LAT forms and procedure, and the _Dispute Resolution Practice Code)_
- Strong document management skills with the ability to learn Definity’s various software programs
- Ability to prioritize, organize and execute tasks in a quality manner with strong turnaround time
- 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

**What's in it for you?**
- 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

**Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.**
It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

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

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