In House Legal Counsel I (1 Year Contract)

at  Intact

Dieppe, NB, Canada -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate22 Jul, 2024Not Specified28 Apr, 20242 year(s) or aboveGood communication skillsNoNo
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Nos employés sont au cœur de ce que nous faisons de mieux : aider les gens, les entreprises et la société à aller de l’avant dans les bons moments et à être résilients dans les moments difficiles. En vous joignant à notre équipe, vous contribuerez à ces efforts aux côtés de gens expérimentés et passionnés.
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À propos du poste
We’re looking for an In-House Legal Counsel I, (one year contract) to join our growing team!

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for providing legal representation to the claims department and its insureds on Property and Casualty litigation files.
  • Responsible for handling insurance defence files from beginning to conclusion.
  • Prepares and delivers initial report providing recommendations on liability, quantum assessment and file management strategy.
  • Advises client on need for further investigation. Advises client on creative and pro-active options intended to achieve earlier file resolution.
  • Uses civil procedure rules to compel plaintiff document production and early discovery dates. Drafts opinions, pleadings, affidavits and other documents supporting motions applications, mediation briefs and pre-trial memoranda.
  • Prepares and conducts applications/motions, discoveries, mediations, arbitrations, pre-trial conferences and trials.
  • Researches and advises client on issues impacting on claim. Reports to client following discovery examinations or on receipt of information impacting on quantum assessment or early file resolution.
  • Advises client on developing trends in law.
  • Negotiates settlement with opposing counsel. Provides verbal and written opinions on insurance policy interpretation and coverage issues.
  • Prepares and presents educational seminars to claims department. Maintains productive communications with claims department and individual adjusters.
  • Works as part of the Litigation Department team to implement programs and procedures to achieve cost-efficient and quality legal services.
  • Handle insurance litigation files of varying complexities from beginning to conclusion.
  • Draft opinions, pleadings, affidavits and other legal documents to support applications, mediations, judicial settlement conferences and trials.
  • Independently prepare and conduct applications, discoveries, mediations, arbitration, pre-trial conferences and trials.
  • Prepare and present legal educational seminars to the claims department and help your Intact colleagues from other departments on inquiries.
  • Maintain productive and effective communications with claims department and adjusters.


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Dieppe, NB, Canada