Company: CGL
Department: P&C Litigation
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: This role operates in English
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services cooperative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

As the Senior Litigation Law Clerk, Property and Casualty (P&C) Litigation, you will support counsel in the handling of a variety of accident benefits, auto, bodily injury and property matters on behalf of The Co-operators group of companies (The Co-operators) or its insured clients. In addition to traditional law clerk tasks, you will also provide counsel with the administrative support they require to successfully perform their roles. In this role, you will play a key role in the proper functioning of the legal department.

How you will create impact:

• Prepare and draft correspondence and legal documents, including responses, case conference summaries and other materials for the Licence Appeal Tribunal or other tribunals and pleadings, affidavit of documents, motion records, pre-trial/mediation memos, cost outlines, bill of costs, subpoenas, summons to witness, consent and dismissal orders and document briefs.

• Ensure all appropriate documents and forms are served and filed with the court or statutory tribunals in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure or equivalent provincial rules and associated Court or tribunal forms.

• Liaise between counsel, external parties, and claims personnel as required to move matters forward proactively.

• Develop and maintain standard forms and templates. Summarize discovery or examination under oath notes, transcripts, and medical reports. Prepare and follow-up with requests for productions and undertakings.

• Arrange investigations/surveillance, including preparing various instruction letters to investigators.

• Arrange independent medical examinations, including drafting and preparing the medical briefs. Compile books of authorities/factums and assist with trial preparation.

• Support administrative tasks; opening and closing files and maintaining file organization throughout the life of a file, handling all incoming mail and courier, dicta-typing; filing (preparing reports for counsel as required, keeping counsel's calendar updated and updating internal databases, setting up meetings, requisition cheques, booking travel, preparing billing reports and status report to various internal departments).

How you will succeed:

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.

• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.

• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.

• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support your peers.

To join our team:

• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant. Experience in insurance defence and/or plaintiff personal injury is preferred.

• You have completed a Law Clerk program at a Community College or have equivalent work experience.

• You have expert knowledge of the law, practice and procedures involved within the field of specialization (i.e. corporate or litigation).

• You are proficient in the Rules of Civil Procedure and equivalent provincial rules and associated Court forms or tribunal forms (for litigation) and applicable federal and provincial corporation statutes for insurance companies and business corporations (for corporate).

• You have excellent communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.

• You have excellent computer skills including experience with Adobe, MS Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with legal document management and document assembly software.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

• You will have direct contact with clients and service providers.

• You have a valid driver’s license and insurance and have your own vehicle or have access to one.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.