Position DetailsWhat You Will Do
- To provide litigation and other legal services with respect to assigned property and casualty claims files, including representing Echelon Insurance or its insureds as required
- With limited supervision, handle litigation on behalf of Echelon Insurance and its insureds, in a cost effective manner, from initial opinion through to trial, including preparation of all required pleadings, offers to settle, motion materials, mediation briefs and pre-trial briefs
- Attendance at motions, examination for discovery, mediations, pre-trial conferences and trial
- Reporting to Claims of all material developments and settlement offers
- Use of litigation and Claims protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial of cases or matters
- Advise, communicate and develop those strategies with Echelon Insurance Claims staff and insured clients, as appropriate
- Provide coverage advice to Claims and Underwriting
- Advise, communicate and confer with Claims staff and insured clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal advice
- Provide general advice and assistance to the Claims department, including participating in Claims committee where required
- Conducting continuing education seminars for Claims
- Provide updates on relevant legal developments to all departments of the company
- Work with Director of Litigation in the creation and implementation of workflows, protocols and tools which are focused on enabling efficiency and servicing Claims and Underwriting
- Provide mentorship and guidance to legal counsel and legal assistants/law clerks
*Salary range is not inclusive of total compensation. The expected salary range for this position will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply
Who You Are
- Completion of law school and admission to the bar and in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 7 or more years experience, either as in-house counsel within the P&C insurance industry and within a law firm
- Strong advocacy skills
- Excellent negotiation, oral and written communication skills
- Strong knowledge and understanding of litigation process, the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure and the Ontario automobile insurance regime
- Experienced at handling personal injury defense and motor vehicle litigation claims including tort
- Accident benefits experience is an asset but not required
- Experienced at conducting examinations for discovery, participating in mediations, attending pre-trials and negotiating settlements.
- Trial experience would be a strong asset
- Possess strong leadership and mentorship skills
Internal applicants are asked to formally express their interest by applying online no later than 10 business days of the position being posted
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