Litigation Clerk

Aviva Canada


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Oakville, ON
Contract type: Full time
Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Aviva Trial Lawyers is seeking passionate and skilled litigation clerks for our Ontario offices as we grow again!

As a litigation clerk you will be responsible for supporting one lawyer in the handling of insurance defence (tort) litigation matters. We offer a hybrid work model, promote flexibility, collegiality, collaboration and mentorship in both a virtual and in-person setting. You will be responsible for various clerking tasks as well as the day-to-day file management.

Aviva Trial Lawyers is located across Canada with five offices in Ontario alone: Toronto, Markham, Oakville, Ottawa, and London.

Please contact us if you are interested in a career that offers rewarding work, competitive compensation and benefits, a supportive team, as well as professional growth opportunities in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

What You'll Do

  • Preparation and drafting of correspondence and legal documents (statements of defence, motion records, affidavit of documents, affidavits, pre-trial/mediation memos, cost outlines, bill of costs, subpoenas, summons to witness, consent and dismissal orders, document briefs; ensuring all appropriate documents and forms are filed with the court in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules
  • Compilation of books of authorities/factums
  • Preparing and following up with requests for productions and undertakings
  • Summarizing discovery notes, transcripts, economic loss and medical reports
  • Arranging investigations/surveillance, including preparing various instruction letters to investigators
  • Arranging independent medical examinations, including drafting and preparing the medical briefs
  • Keeping lawyer's calendar updated; and updating internal database
  • Maintaining file organization
  • Booking travel; including flights, cars and hotels as needed
  • Ensure integrity of information in Ghost Practice applications
  • Liaise between counsel, external parties, and claims operations

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum of 3+ years of legal assistant and law clerk experience in an insurance defence or personal injury litigation environment
  • Excellent computer skills including experience with MS Word and Outlook
  • Proficient in the Civil Procedure Rules and Court forms
  • Customer-service oriented with superb communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Attention to detail with a desire to take initiative
  • Able to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a team
  • Mature work ethic and good sense of humour

What You’ll Get

  • The salary band for this position ranges from $54,500 to $101,100. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
  • We’ll support your professional development education.
  • Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
  • Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion
  • Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
  • Hybrid flexible work model

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

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