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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong legal research, writing, and analysis skills, with the ability to draft clear and persuasive legal documents. Capable of effectively communicating legal strategies and collaborating with various stakeholders in the litigation process.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Law Degree (LLB or J.D.)Legal Research and WritingCourt Procedures KnowledgeStrong Oral Communication SkillsInsurance Law Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Legal Document DraftingLitigation SupportCase HandlingDiscovery ProcessesTrial PreparationMediation AssistanceLegal AnalysisPleadings PreparationSettlement NegotiationCourt Appearance
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureCollaborationProfessional Communication
Tools & Technologies
Electronic File System
Certifications & Qualifications
NCA Certificate (for International Credentials)
Industry Keywords
Insurance LawProcedural LawSubstantive LawClaims ManagementCourt Jurisdictions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support TD Insurance lawyers under supervision through litigation processes involving prosecution, defence and resolution of lawsuits
- Develop and review legal strategies for discovery, investigation, case handling and trial/hearing
- Communicate legal strategies with TD Insurance Claims Representatives and Insured Clients
- Prepare draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, mediation and pre-trial/arbitration memoranda
- Perform legal research
- Attend or summarize discoveries
- Review Claims records and legal files to respond to discovery demands and obtain undertakings and documentation
- Update relevant work in the electronic file system and prepare document briefs
- Attend settlement conferences and assist with settlement under lawyer supervision
- Assist with investigations, including locating and interviewing witnesses and obtaining trial evidence
- Assist lawyers with mediation, pre-trial, trial and arbitration preparation
- Attend court conferences, pre-trial/arbitration hearings and certain motions with a lawyer
- Assist lawyers at trial or arbitration
- Respond to Small Claims Court files, negotiate settlements and arrange payment plans where applicable
- Perform other duties according to court and provincial jurisdictions
Requirements
What you’ll need- A law degree with LLB or J.D. from a recognized law school
- Qualified to commence articling in August 2027 in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society of Ontario, for a period of ten (10) months
- General knowledge of procedural and substantive law; insurance law is an asset
- Basic knowledge of court procedures
- Basic understanding of the operations and requirements of insured clients and insurers
- Strong oral communication skills and willingness to appear in court
- Previous court, mock trial, mooting and/or legal clinic experience is an asset
- Excellent writing skills and ability to draft clear, concise and persuasive legal documents
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with policyholders, counsel, Judges, Masters, court personnel and legal-industry professionals
- Ability to work productively and efficiently under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Superior organizational skills, strong work ethic and ability to multitask
- Ability to perform complex legal research, writing and analysis
- Applicants with credentials from an international university must have already received their NCA certificate from the Federation of Law Societies
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health and well-being benefits
- Savings and retirement programs
- Paid time off
- Banking benefits and discounts
- Career development
- Reward and recognition programs
- Regular development conversations
- Training programs
- Online learning platform
- Mentoring programs
- Training and onboarding sessions
- Accommodation support during the interview process