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Assists and supports Counsel in all aspects of litigation preparation. This work is minimally reviewed and the incumbent receives minimal supervision and guidance from a managing Counsel/Counsel. Incumbent works on routine to complex research and inquiries, handles information gathering and maintains logs. Incumbent acquires, analyzes and prepares all documentation during course of file. Incumbent prepares routine to complex court documents including pleadings, notices, motion records, affidavits and affidavit of Documents. Incumbent may also perform routine administrative tasks.
What Will You Do?
- Conducts complex legal research on specific issues for litigation matters by locating, gathering, compiling and organizing data/documentation. Analyze statutes, cases and regulations and summarize. Interpret, draw conclusions from and categorize data/documents to provide written summarizes and memoranda to Counsel. Drafting of routine to complex pleadings (arbitration response, defences, third party claims and statement of claims), motion records, notices, releases, affidavits and affidavits of documents. Participate in the development of discovery strategy, provide recommendations based upon knowledge of the facts of the case, and organize data and information. Conduct investigative fact gathering by site visits, witness interviews, researching, inquiring, data/document requests, undertakings and court interrogations. Organize facts and documentation and prepare responses for Counsel. Review and analyze reports and records produced by opposing Counsel in response to demands issued by Counsel, and report results to Counsel. Meet and work with various internal sources, field office personnel, outside Counsel, witnesses, insured clients, experts and others to locate and discuss documents, issues, cases, etc. Prepare document briefs, exhibits and other demonstrative evidence for use at trial and during course of file. Work on special projects and/or complex assignments as requested (e.g., audits, technology issues, developing research bank, task forces, internal management reports, etc.)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- College diploma or undergraduate degree, or equivalent.
- Insurance Defense/Personal Injury experience and automobile litigation experience - minimum 5-7 years.
- Law Clerk diploma or Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario certificate.
What is a Must Have?
- Law Clerk diploma or equivalent experience.
What Is in It for You?
- Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.