Desjardins Group seeks a Claims Legal Counsel to join our Property and Casualty Insurance Defense In-house Legal team. You will independently manage a caseload of auto accident benefits defense files from start to finish, including priority disputes and loss transfer, delivering efficient resolutions while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
What You'll Do
- Independently carry a caseload of litigation files from start to finish.
- Draft legal opinions, pleadings, and related materials.
- Attend case conferences, pre-arbitrations, and mediations.
- Conduct private arbitrations and License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) Hearings.
- Assume carriage and responsibility for delivering cost-effective and efficient resolutions of disputed claims.
- Share and contribute to the growth of legal knowledge with colleagues.
- Be part of a team focused on delivering an exceptional client experience and superior legal services.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in law, Juris Doctor, or a related field.
- A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in Accident Benefits litigation.
- Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.
Nice to Have
- Experience with trials and/or arbitrations.
Team & Environment
You'll join a team of over 200 employees across 5 offices, paired with a leader directly invested in your development. We focus on engagement, happiness, growth, and success, where teamwork and collaboration are essential, and efforts are valued and celebrated.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary and annual bonus.
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Group insurance including telemedicine.
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment.
Work Mode
This role offers a hybrid work mode and is based in one of our office locations: Toronto, Mississauga, Aurora, Ottawa, or Calgary.
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind.
