Counsel, Claims Litigation

Claims Litigation Counsel

What to expect 

• Independent carriage of tort litigation files, which includes attending at trials and appeals, contested motions, cross-examinations, examinations for discovery and mediations, preparing court documents, reviewing and analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses, conducting out-of-court examinations/questionings, acting in mediations or other ADR, engaging and instructing medical, financial and technical experts, surveillance and other third parties supporting litigation, client reporting and providing legal opinions and devising recommended strategies, negotiating settlements and drafting settlement documents, and working with and delegating to support staff
• Opportunity for a varied litigation practice, including carriage of property damage, construction, bodily injury and subrogated claims, from inception through to trial
• Play an advisory role to Definity’s Claims department in relation to litigation strategy and claims litigation                                            

What you bring 

• This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple locations, including Oakville. We encourage interested applicants to apply regardless of location preference.
• 2-7 years of post-call experience working in civil litigation, with preference given to insurance litigation with a law firm or in-house legal provider 
• Experience handling complex claims, contested motions and/or appeals
• Trial experience is not required but will be preferred.   The ideal candidate should have an interest in oral and written advocacy
• Experience with complex matters while handling a full caseload with primary carriage       
• Experience handling property damage, construction, and/or subrogated claims is an asset                                       
• High degree of personal ethics, integrity, and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard confidential information 
• Assertiveness in practice, but reasonable and forthright
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across a range of contexts 
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills with a proven capacity for effective presentation tools/methods 
• Sound judgement, with the ability to critically analyze situations, problem-solve and deal with ambiguity and have the ability to provide meaningful advice and recommendations
• Team player, 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
• This role requires clearance of a background check and disciplinary action check

Salary Range: $108,700 - $158,700