Desjardins Group

Claims Legal Counsel

Desjardins Group$100K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in law or Juris Doctor
  • Minimum of seven years of experience in insurance defence
  • Experience with trials and arbitrations
  • Knowledge of Accident Benefits and Bodily Injury
  • Good standing member of the Law Society of Ontario

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a litigation caseload from start to finish
  • Provide liability assessments and damage quantum evaluations
  • Draft legal opinions, pleadings, and motions
  • Conduct Examinations for Discovery
  • Attend case-conferences, LAT hearings, and court proceedings
  • Share legal knowledge and contribute to colleague development
  • Deliver exceptional client experiences and superior legal services

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan for stable retirement income
  • Group insurance including telemedicine services
  • Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Full Job Description
Independently carry a case load of litigation files from start to finish, involving the defence of auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property, subrogation, and coverage work. We will support your career as a lawyer by making your engagement and happiness a priority. Your growth and success are key - you will be paired with a leader who is directly invested in your personal and professional development and your distinct career goals. You will never be alone - teamwork and collaboration are essential to what we do. Your efforts and achievements will be valued and celebrated by management and your peers. We are committed to creating an environment where you can be your best self! You don't work at Desjardins. You grow with Desjardins. We don't offer you a job, we offer you job satisfaction! At Desjardins, work life balance is not just a concept - it is honoured and encouraged. More specifically, you will be required to:
  • You're skilled at independently carrying a case load of files, from start to finish
  • You're able to provide assessments to our claims partners on liability and quantum of damages
  • You excel at drafting opinions, pleadings, and motions
  • You enjoy conducting Examinations for Discovery
  • You take charge when attending case-conferences, Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) hearings/arbitrations as well as Court for motions, pre-trials and trials
  • You are passionate and interested in sharing and contributing to the growth of legal knowledge with your colleagues
  • You strive to be part of a team that focuses on and delivers exceptional client experience and superior legal services


What we offer*
  • Competitive salary and annual bonus
  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
  • Group insurance including telemedicine
  • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

#LI-Hybrid, #ONCJ10*

What you bring to the table
  • Bachelor's degree in law, Juris Doctor or in a related field
  • A minimum of seven years of relevant experience, including proven experience in the field of insurance defence
  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
  • Experience with trials and/or arbitrations
  • Experience with Accident Benefits and Bodily Injury
  • Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Action oriented, Collaborates, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Persuades, Plans and aligns

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family
Legal Affairs (FG)

Unposting Date
2026-09-28

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is a Canadian cooperative financial group with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in 1900 and has since grown to become the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, with over 7 million members and clients. The group offers a range of financial services including banking, insurance, wealth management, and investment services. Desjardins Group operates primarily in Quebec and Ontario, but also has a presence in other Canadian provinces as well as in the United States and Europe. The group is committed to social responsibility and sustainability, and has implemented various initiatives to promote these values.
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Size
48,200 employees
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