Law Clerk II

TD•Vancouver, BC

2d•CA$58,800 - CA$83,000•Hybrid

About The Position

TD Insurance is part of TD Bank 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 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 and accessible environment. With a Canada-wide workforce of over 4,000 employees and offices across the country, our company is continuously evolving and growing. As part of our ongoing expansion in Western Canada, we are building a new team in Vancouver to support our Alberta Staff Legal operations. 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. This is an exciting opportunity to join TD Insurance as part of a newly established Vancouver team. Successful candidates will work closely with experienced legal professionals while supporting litigation matters for Alberta-based operations and helping shape our growing presence in Western Canada. Reporting to the Legal Office Supervisor/Senior Manager of Legal Support, assists the Lawyers handling P & C Insurance Legal Matters, representing TD Insurance or its Policyholders in civil litigation and no fault/accident benefits matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injury or property damage. While based in Vancouver, the role will support lawyers and legal teams handling Alberta matters and maintain a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of the lawyer(s).

Requirements

Paralegal/Law Clerk diploma/certificate from a recognized educational institution or equivalent work experience at a reputable law firm or legal department.
1-5 years paralegal/law clerk experience or equivalent.
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 demeanour.
Superior organization & priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to mutli-task.
Conceptual and creative problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Background in insurance defence litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred), and/or general litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Reviews and analyzes new file assignments, organizes file contents, and prepares summary memoranda of medical, investigation and all documentary productions received.
Updates/posts in electronic systems all relevant work completed on a file.
Prepares affidavit of documents for review by Lawyer and arranges and manages undertakings chart.
Organizes and prepares files for discovery/questioning.
Follows up on undertakings and production requests.
Prepares document briefs for expert reviews and drafts motions.
Other duties as instructed by the Lawyers, which may vary by jurisdiction.
Remains current with developments in the law; understands medical, scientific, construction, product liability, engineering issues and defences involved with such cases.