Litigation Law Clerk (Contract)

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

Litigation Law Clerk

Love What You Do

Work is a big part of our lives, so it makes sense to choose a company that offers truly rewarding work. At Definity Insurance, your contributions, creativity, and energy won’t go to waste. Our passionate culture and pioneering mentality infuse everything we do, which is why our one-million-plus policyholders know we’ll protect their homes, businesses, farms, cars, and pets like they’re our own.

We’re not afraid to see how far we can push the envelope to make insurance better. Our family of companies includes Sonnet, the only Canadian home and auto insurer offering a fully online buying experience, and Petline, the largest Canadian pet insurance company. We’re also preparing to become a publicly traded company, a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity for everyone who joins our team.

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — and its customers — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

This role can be performed at either Waterloo / Mississauga / North York (Yonge & Finch) / Ottawa Office

What can you expect in this role?

• General file handling and practice management for Civil Litigation matters
• Review documents and prepare summaries
• Prepare and compile documents/briefs as assigned
• Prepare Affidavit of Documents and other documents as assigned
• Draft correspondence to clients, third parties, experts
• Request and manage productions and undertakings and correspond with legal counsel
• Support file work by identifying, obtaining, and organizing documents from the clients and from other parties to the litigation
• All aspects of arranging Independent Examinations including retaining experts and preparing medical briefs for experts
• Provide input into the procedures and practices
• Work within a paperless environment
• Perform other duties as required of a Legal Clerk
  
  
  

What do you bring to the role?

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Law Clerk as part of a team practicing insurance litigation in Ontario
• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Strong document management skills with the ability to learn Definity’s various software programs
• Demonstrated proficiency with Outlook and all MS Office applications
• Ability to prioritize, organize and execute tasks in a quality manner with strong turnaround time
• Excellent document management skills with ability to utilize the various software systems such as TeamConnect and ACL
• High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard privileged and confidential information
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities
• Team player, adaptable to a changing environment
  
  
  

Note: A successful background check and disciplinary action search is required for this position.

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.

High degree of proficiency with English is required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Salary Range: $58,100 - $106,900

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" — they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services
  
  
  

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.  In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).