Litigation Clerk

Work Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:
35

Line of Business:
Legal

Pay Details:
66,800 - 94,300 CAD

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Legal Office Supervisor, Litigation Clerks of Legal Support, assists the Lawyers handling Accident Benefits (AB), Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) and all Trial matters related to Auto Insurance Claims. The role supports legal work representing TD Insurance or its Policyholders in no-fault accident benefits matters, involving claims for monetary damages or compensation related to personal injury under Ontario's Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). We are looking to fill several positions.

• Organize AB case files, ensuring all information is accurately maintained and up-to-date
• Flag any potential conflicts and track all deadlines to ensure adherence to LAT timelines
• Draft and prepare case conference summaries, document briefs, written submissions, and authority briefs for trials, arbitrations and appeals.
• Assist with drafting motions and preparing preliminary issue hearings
• Ensure all documentation and submissions comply with rules, procedures, and deadlines
• Create and manage deadlines in the internal case management system to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Obtain and serve documents and productions from clients, opposing parties and vendors
• Notify experts and coordinate their attendance at hearings, including sending official hearing date notifications and required materials
• Draft, issue, and serve summons-to-witness, along with processing attendance fee cheques
• Assist in the preparation for LAT Hearings, Trials and Appeals
• Comply with all procedural rules and deadlines throughout the case lifecycle

• Paralegal/Law Clerk diploma/Legal Assistant certificate from a recognized educational institution or equivalent work experience at a reputable law firm or legal department

• 1-5 years Paralegal/Law Clerk/Litigation Clerk/Legal Assistant experience or equivalent
• Background in insurance litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred), and/or general litigation experience
• Experience supporting trials, appeals and/or arbitrations preparation preferred
• Knowledge of the LAT Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Small Claims Court, and SABS

• Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing.

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with insured clients, claims representative and court/tribunal staff
• Excellent legal drafting skills and eye for detail
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work productively under pressure and deliver business results
• Strong interpersonal & client service skills; professional and positive demeanor
• Superior organization & priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
• Conceptual and creative problem-solving skills