JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to a Practice Leader in Ontario, Counsel I handle assigned insurance legal matters, represents TD Insurance or its policyholders in civil litigation matters involving claims for damages and compensation for personal injury or property damage of varying value with legal issues of ranging complexity.
Hybrid work model. This position will report out of the Toronto or Ottawa offices.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for questioning, investigation, handling and trial of cases.
• Communicate with TD Insurance analysts and insured clients, as appropriate.
• Conduct necessary and appropriate questioning, applications, trials, and mediations.
• Research the law applicable to cases or matters.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, applications and legal factums as required.
• Remain current with developments in the law.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of law school with LLB and admission to the bar in Ontario.
• Background in insurance defense litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred), and/or general litigation experience. Experience with subrogation matters is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to edit and proof legal documents.
• Motivated self-starter with capability to work productively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills, professional and positive demeanor.
• Superior organizational and priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
• Conceptual and creative problem solving skills

WHO WE ARE:

As part of TD Bank Group, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions, at TD Insurance, we care for Canadian families, making it easy to get the best advice, protection, and support in their moments of need, always.
TD Insurance offers a wide range of products, including General Insurance and Life and Health. More than four million customers count on us.
As the largest direct to consumer insurer in Canada, we are always innovating and providing exciting and rewarding career opportunities for our Canada-wide workforce.

• Develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for questioning, investigation, handling and trial of cases.
• Communicate with TD Insurance analysts and insured clients, as appropriate.
• Conduct necessary and appropriate questioning, applications, trials, and mediations.
• Research the law applicable to cases or matters.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, applications and legal factums as required.
• Remain current with developments in the law