Articling Student providing legal support for litigation processes at TD Insurance. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, legal research, and assisting lawyers in various stages of lawsuits.
Responsibilities
Provide assistance to support lawyers in various stages of the litigation process with respect to the prosecution, defence and resolution of lawsuits.
Prepare draft pleadings, motion records, documentary discovery involving issues of facts and law, legal research and assistance in preparing cases for trial, arbitration, or other hearings.
Develop and review appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters; advise, communicate and develop strategies with TD Insurance Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as appropriate.
Prepare draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, mediation and pre-trial/arbitration memorandums including those requiring legal research.
Attend with lawyer and/or summarize discoveries when necessary.
Review both the Claims records and legal files to respond to discovery demands and obtain answers to undertakings and other file documentation.
Update/post in electronic system all relevant work completed on a file.
Prepare document briefs.
Attend settlement conferences with Claims approval and under supervision of lawyer assist in the settlement of cases.
May assist in handling investigations including locating witnesses, interviewing witnesses and obtaining evidence for trial.
Assist lawyers in mediation, pre-trial, trial and arbitration preparation.
May attend court conferences and pre-trial/arbitration hearings in conjunction with a lawyer.
May assist lawyers at trial/arbitration.
May attend court on uncontested and consent motions and simple contested motions (according to local court/provincial jurisdictions).
Requirements
A law degree with LLB or J.D. from a recognized law school.
Qualified to commence articling in August, 2026 in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society of Ontario, for a period of ten (10) months.
General knowledge of procedural and substantive law (insurance law an asset), basic knowledge of court procedures and basic understanding of the operations and requirements of insured clients and insurers.
Strong oral communication skills, with a willingness to appear in court.
Previous court, mock trial, mooting and/or legal clinic experience is an asset.
Excellent writing skills and the ability to draft clear, concise and persuasive memoranda, pleadings, opinions and other legal documents.
Able to communicate effectively and professionally with policyholders, counsel, Judges, Masters, court personnel and professionals within the legal industry.
Able to work productively and efficiently under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.
Superior organizational skills with a strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
Able to perform complex legal research, writing and analysis.
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