Claims Litigation Counsel
What to expect
- Independent carriage of tort litigation files, which includes attending at trials and appeals, contested motions, cross-examinations, examinations for discovery and mediations, preparing court documents, reviewing and analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses, conducting out-of-court examinations/questionings, acting in mediations or other ADR, engaging and instructing medical, financial and technical experts, surveillance and other third parties supporting litigation, client reporting and providing legal opinions and devising recommended strategies, negotiating settlements and drafting settlement documents, and working with and delegating to support staff
- Opportunity for a varied litigation practice, including carriage of property damage, construction, bodily injury and subrogated claims, from inception through to trial
- Play an advisory role to Definity’s Claims department in relation to litigation strategy and claims litigation
What you bring
- This opportunity is open to candidates in multiple locations, including Oakville. We encourage interested applicants to apply regardless of location preference.
- 2-7 years of post-call experience working in civil litigation, with preference given to insurance litigation with a law firm or in-house legal provider
- Experience handling complex claims, contested motions and/or appeals
- Trial experience is not required but will be preferred. The ideal candidate should have an interest in oral and written advocacy
- Experience with complex matters while handling a full caseload with primary carriage
- Experience handling property damage, construction, and/or subrogated claims is an asset
- High degree of personal ethics, integrity, and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard confidential information
- Assertiveness in practice, but reasonable and forthright
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across a range of contexts
- Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills with a proven capacity for effective presentation tools/methods
- Sound judgement, with the ability to critically analyze situations, problem-solve and deal with ambiguity and have the ability to provide meaningful advice and recommendations
- Team player, adaptable to a changing environment
- Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle conflicting priorities
- Comfortable with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Caselines and practice management systems
- Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor)
- Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario to practice law as a lawyer in Ontario
- This role requires clearance of a background check and disciplinary action check
Salary Range: $108,700 - $158,700
About UsActual 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.
This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.
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
- Incentive Program - 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.
- 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
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].
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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About the TeamSkills Required
- 2-7 years of post-call experience in civil litigation, preferably insurance litigation
- Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor)
- Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario to practice law in Ontario
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- High degree of personal ethics, integrity, and responsibility
What We Do
Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities. Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here. If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.
