The Opportunity
Act as a Paralegal with sole carriage of Accident Benefits files, representing Definity before the License Appeal Tribunal. Manage all aspects of litigation, including file strategy, settlement negotiations, expert engagement, client reporting, and hearing preparation. Contribute to the team's success through knowledge sharing, precedent development, and presentations on emerging case law and legislative developments, while maintaining a target caseload and hybrid work expectations.
What to Expect
- Manage a target caseload of License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) Accident Benefits files, with sole carriage responsibility from assignment through resolution.
- Maintain carriage of files in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to litigation deadlines, reporting requirements, and service standards.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the litigation team by developing, updating, and maintaining precedents, templates, and litigation resources.
- Monitor developments in Accident Benefits and LAT jurisprudence, and share legal and industry updates with internal stakeholders and clients through presentations, training sessions, and written summaries.
- Foster a strong team culture by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and participating in departmental initiatives and professional development activities.
- Meet the organization's hybrid work expectations.
What you Bring
- Paralegal program (degree or diploma)/P1 LSO License preferred
- Minimum 2 years of Insurance Defense or commercial litigation experience
- Previous experience with the License Appeal Tribunal and Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule including procedural knowledge of the Tribunal
- Proficiency with Outlook and all MS Office applications
- Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across a range of contexts
- Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities
- Team player and self-motivated
Salary Range: $73,500 - $123,500
High degree of proficiency with English required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.
About Us
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.
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].
As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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About the TeamSkills Required
- Paralegal program degree or diploma
- P1 LSO License
- Minimum 2 years of insurance defense or commercial litigation experience
- Experience with the License Appeal Tribunal and Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule, including procedural knowledge of the Tribunal
- Proficiency with Outlook and all Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple conflicting priorities
- Team-oriented and self-motivated
- High proficiency in English
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.
