TD Insurance, Counsel I (Accident Benefit Specialization)

TD•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$110,000 - CA$150,000•Onsite

About The Position

TD Insurance is part of TD Bank Financial Group, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. TD Insurance helps protect clients from the ‘accidents of life’ with a wide range of products including credit protection, life, health, travel, home and auto insurance. With more than three million clients, TD Insurance authorized products and services are available online, over the phone, and through a network of more than 1,000 TD Canada Trust branches. In Canada, we have two lines of business, General Insurance and Life and Health. Our General Insurance business is one of the top home and auto insurance groups in Canada and the national leader in group insurance and affinity marketing. Our Life and Health business is the number one provider of critical illness insurance and direct life and health insurance in Canada. At TD Insurance, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. With a Canada-wide workforce of over 4,000 employees and offices in Quebec (Laval, Montreal), Ontario (Etobicoke, Toronto, North York, Burlington, and Peterborough), Atlantic Canada (Halifax, Saint John), Calgary and Edmonton, our company is always growing and can help you to grow. TD Insurance offers a stable and dynamic work environment where talent is appreciated and professional development is taken seriously. More than just a job, we offer rewarding careers! Reporting to a Practice Leader in Ontario, Counsel I handles assigned insurance legal matters, represents TD Insurance in accident benefits matters before the License Appeals Tribunal involving claims for damages and compensation for personal injury matters ranging different complexity levels.

Requirements

In good standing and licensed lawyer by the Law Society of Ontario.
Background in insurance defense litigation, including accident benefit claims (preferred), and/or general litigation experience.
Knowledge of legal and License Appeals Tribunal documents and procedures.
Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with insured clients, claims representative, and tribunal members.
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

Nice To Haves

Background in insurance defense litigation, including accident benefit claims

Responsibilities

Develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and hearing of accident benefit matters before the License Appeals Tribunal - advise, communicate and develop those strategies with TD Insurance claims representatives.
Conduct necessary and appropriate, arbitration hearings before the License Appeals Tribunal.
Research the law applicable to cases or matters.
Draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, legal factums and opinions as required.
Advise, communicate and consult with Claims Representatives, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice.
Personally meet with, and maintain good relationships and communication with claims representatives.
Remain current with developments in the law; understand medical, scientific, construction, product liability, engineering issues and defenses involved accident benefits cases.