Law Clerk II

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

35

Line of Business:

Legal

Pay Details:

58,800 - 83,000 CAD

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Legal Office Supervisor of Legal Support, the Law Clerk provides litigation support to three Lawyers handling insurance-related legal matters on behalf of TD Insurance or its Policyholders.  These matters include civil litigation and no fault/accident benefits claims involving personal injury or property damage.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews and analyzes new file assignments, organizes file materials, and prepares summary memoranda of medical records, investigation materials, and other documentary productions.  Records relevant work completed on each file in the applicable electronic systems.
• Prepares affidavit of documents for lawyer review, prepares and maintains undertakings charts, and organizes files for discovery/questioning.
• Follows up on outstanding undertakings and production requests.
• Prepares document briefs for expert review and drafts motion materials for lawyer review.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the lawyers, which may vary by jurisdiction.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant legal developments and an understanding of the medical, scientific, constructions, product liability, and engineering issues and related defences relevant to assigned files.

 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Paralegal/Law Clerk diploma/certificate from a recognized educational institution or equivalent work experience at a reputable law firm or legal department.
• 2-5 years of experience as a paralegal or law clerk, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in insurance defence litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred).  General litigation experience will also be considered.
• Knowledge of legal documents and applicable court procedures.
• Proficiency with word-processing applications and standard office technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with insured clients, claims representatives and court/tribunal staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong legal drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work productively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills, with a professional and positive approach.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.   
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Who We Are:

As part of TD Bank Group, one of Canada's largest financial institutions, at TD Insurance, we care for Canadian families, making it easy to get the best advice, protection, and support in their moments of need, always.

TD Insurance offers a wide range of products, including General Insurance and Life and Health. Everyday, we strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for more than four million customers who count on us.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. 

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet