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About the Role
Aviva Trial Lawyers is seeking passionate and skilled Litigation Clerks for our Ontario offices to support lawyers in handling insurance defence (tort) litigation matters. We offer a hybrid work model, promoting flexibility, collegiality, collaboration, and mentorship. You will be responsible for various clerking tasks and day-to-day file management.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Ensure integrity of information in Ghost Practice applications
- Liaise between counsel, external parties, and claims operations
Requirements
- 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 minimal direction and as part of a team
- Mature work ethic and good sense of humour
Skills
- MS Word
- Outlook
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Court forms
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Ghost Practice applications
Location
- Toronto
- Markham
- Oakville
- Ottawa
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3+ years of legal assistant and law clerk experience
Salary/Compensations
- $55,600 to $103,200
Benefits
- Eligibility for annual bonus
- Retirement savings
- Share plan
- Health benefits
- Personal wellness
- Volunteer opportunities
- Outstanding career development opportunities
- Professional development education support
- 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
About the Company
- 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.
- At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities.
- We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported.
- We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.
- Aviva Trial Lawyers is located across Canada with five offices in Ontario alone: Toronto, Markham, Oakville, Ottawa, and London.
- We offer rewarding work, competitive compensation and benefits, a supportive team, as well as professional growth opportunities in a flexible, hybrid work environment.
Equal Opportunity
- Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
- Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.