Claims Counsel

Job summary

Manage a diverse portfolio of claims against Ontario lawyers by assessing, strategizing, and resolving error or omissions proceedings. This involves working directly with insureds or instructing external legal counsel to defend or repair claims across various practice areas.

Job details

We are currently seeking a lawyer to join the LAWPRO claims team in the role of Claims Counsel. Claims Counsel manage a diverse portfolio of files relating to claims against Ontario lawyers. LAWPRO lawyers assist Insureds directly or retain and instruct external legal counsel or other professionals to assess, strategize, repair, defend or resolve error or omissions proceedings. Our claims team handles files in all practice areas. At this time, we are seeking lawyers with a litigation background. Experience in real estate and / or wills and estates is particularly sought, but all litigation backgrounds will be considered. Our claims team includes lawyers with varying years of practice and we will consider applicants with 5 years of experience through to senior lawyers. Job specification: The ideal candidate should: * have at least five years’ experience (additional experience is considered an asset); * have experience in any one or more of the following: civil litigation, real estate, wills & estates, corporate/commercial, tax or insurance coverage; * be able to identify and implement file strategy in conjunction with external counsel and the insured, and revise strategy where necessary to achieve the desired outcome; * take a proactive and creative approach to claims handling; * be keen to develop expertise in one or more areas of law; * have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work efficiently and meet applicable deadlines; * make effective use of technology; * be licensed and in good standing as a lawyer in Ontario * embrace the vision, values and goals of the company as a whole. LAWPRO offers: * A target starting salary of $145,000, for someone with 5 years’ relevant experience. Final salary is determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. * Five weeks’ vacation, supporting work–life balance. * Immediate eligibility for comprehensive health and dental benefits and participation in a fully matched pension plan. * Hybrid work option, providing flexibility while supporting collaboration and organizational needs. Diversity and inclusion matter at LAWPRO. If contacted for an intervew, please advise if you require accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians wit Disabilities Act. Hybrid work options are available. Application deadline June 16, 2026.

What you’ll do

Manage a diverse portfolio of claims against Ontario lawyers by assessing, strategizing, and resolving error or omissions proceedings. This involves working directly with insureds or instructing external legal counsel to defend or repair claims across various practice areas.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed lawyers in good standing in Ontario with at least five years of experience, preferably in litigation, real estate, or wills and estates. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to implement proactive file strategies.

Benefits

• Five Weeks Vacation • Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Matched Pension Plan • Hybrid Work Option

Listed skills

• Civil · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Civil Litigation
• Real Estate Law
• Wills & Estates
• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• Tax Law
• Insurance Coverage
• Claims Handling
• File Strategy
• Organizational Skills
• Legal Research
• Case Management

Job areas

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting