Tort Litigation Clerk – Insurance Defence

Job Description

<p>Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.<br/></p><p>Aviva Trial Lawyers is seeking a passionate and skilled litigation clerk for our Ottawa, Ontario office as we grow again!<br/></p><p>As a litigation clerk you will be responsible for supporting one lawyer in the handling of insurance defence (Tort) litigation matters. We offer a hybrid work model, promote flexibility, collegiality, collaboration and mentorship in both a virtual and in-person setting. You will be responsible for various clerking tasks as well as the day-to-day file management.<br/></p><p>Aviva Trial Lawyers is located across Canada with five offices in Ontario alone: Toronto, Markham, Oakville, Ottawa, and London.<br/></p><p>Please contact us if you are interested in a career that offers rewarding work, competitive compensation and benefits, a supportive team, as well as professional growth opportunities in a flexible, hybrid work environment.</p><h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul><li>Preparation and drafting of correspondence and legal documents (statements of defence, motion records, affidavit of documents, affidavits, pre-trial/mediation memos, cost outlines, bill of costs, subpoenas, summons to witness, consent and dismissal orders, document briefs; ensuring all appropriate documents and forms are filed with the court in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules)</li><li>Compilation of books of authorities/factums</li><li>Preparing and following up with requests for productions and undertakings</li><li>Summarizing discovery notes, transcripts, economic loss and medical reports</li><li>Arranging investigations/surveillance, including preparing various instruction letters to investigators</li><li>Arranging independent medical examinations, including drafting and preparing the medical briefs</li><li>Keeping lawyer's calendar updated; and updating internal database</li><li>Maintaining file organization</li><li>Booking travel; including flights, cars and hotels as needed</li><li>Ensure integrity of information in Ghost Practice applications</li><li>Liaise between counsel, external parties, and claims operations</li></ul><h3>What you'll bring:</h3><ul><li>Minimum of 3+ years of legal assistant and law clerk experience in an insurance defence or personal injury litigation environment</li><li>Excellent computer skills including experience with MS Word and Outlook</li><li>Proficient in the Civil Procedure Rules and Court forms</li><li>Customer-service oriented with superb communication skills</li><li>Excellent organizational skills</li><li>Attention to detail with a desire to take initiative</li><li>Able to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a team</li><li>Mature work ethic and good sense of humour</li></ul><h3>What you’ll get:</h3><ul><li>Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.</li><li>Outstanding Career Development opportunities.</li><li>We’ll support your professional development education.</li><li>Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year</li><li>Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion</li><li>Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health</li><li>Hybrid flexible work model</li></ul><p>Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing position which has been posted both internally & externally.</p><p>Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.</p>
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