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About the Role

This role is responsible for handling insurance-related litigation matters from inception through resolution, serving as a legal advisor to Definity’s Claims team and contributing to the successful resolution of a broad range of litigation matters.

Responsibilities

Independent carriage of tort and accident benefits litigation files from inception to trial or hearing
Conducting LAT and arbitration hearings (written and videoconference)
Handling Small Claims Court and Superior Court trials
Interviewing and instructing witnesses and experts
Managing motions and examinations for discovery
Participating in case conferences and mediations
Preparing court documents
Reviewing and analyzing evidence
Providing client reporting and legal opinions
Devising recommended strategies
Negotiating settlements and drafting settlement documents
Working with and delegating to support staff
Working with senior counsel on more complex cases, trials and hearings
Contributing to Definity’s Claims Litigation Unit and Claims department via presentations, initiatives, and special projects

Requirements

0-3 years of post-call experience working in civil litigation
Preference for insurance litigation experience with a law firm or in-house legal provider
Some accident benefits experience preferred
Keen interest in written and oral advocacy
Experience handling a caseload of files with primary carriage
Ability to coordinate work on own files and senior lawyers’ files
High degree of personal ethics, integrity, and responsibility
Ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard confidential information
Assertiveness in practice, but reasonable and forthright
Strong verbal and written communication skills across a range of contexts
Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills
Sound judgement, with the ability to critically analyze situations, problem-solve and deal with ambiguity
Ability to provide meaningful advice and recommendations
Confident and effective communication skills with Claims adjusters, insured clients, arbitrators, case managers
Team player; ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues, support staff and managers
Adaptable to a changing environment
Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle conflicting priorities
Comfortable with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Caselines and practice management systems
Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor)
Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario to practice law as a lawyer in Ontario
Requires clearance of a background check and disciplinary action check

Skills

Civil litigation
Insurance litigation
Property damage litigation
Construction litigation
Bodily injury litigation
Accident benefits litigation
Subrogation claims
Advocacy
Negotiation
Written communication
Verbal communication
Problem-solving
Critical analysis
Legal opinions
Settlement negotiation
Client reporting
Working with external experts
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Caselines
Practice management systems

Location

Canada

Work Type

Hybrid work schedule
Hybrid

Experience Level

0-3 years of civil litigation experience
0-3 years of post-call experience

Education Level

Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor)
Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario to practice law as a lawyer in Ontario

Salary/Compensations

$108,700-$158,700

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule for most roles
Company share ownership program
Incentive Program
Pension and savings programs
Company-matched RRSP contributions
Paid volunteer days
Company matching on charitable donations
Educational resources
Tuition assistance
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

About the Company

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 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.
Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Equal Opportunity

We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better.
At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success.
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting accessibility@economical.com.
As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.