Litigation Clerk

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

35

Line of Business:

Legal

Pay Details:

66,800 - 94,300 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, Litigation Clerks of Legal Support, assists the Lawyers handling Accident Benefits (AB),  Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) and all Trial matters related to Auto Insurance Claims.  The role supports legal work representing TD Insurance or its Policyholders in no-fault accident benefits matters, involving claims for monetary damages or compensation related to personal injury under Ontario's Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). We are looking to fill several positions.

• Organize AB case files, ensuring all information is accurately maintained and up-to-date

• Flag any potential conflicts and track all deadlines to ensure adherence to LAT timelines

• Draft and prepare case conference summaries, document briefs, written submissions, and authority briefs for trials, arbitrations and appeals.

• Assist with drafting motions and preparing preliminary issue hearings

• Ensure all documentation and submissions comply with rules, procedures, and deadlines

• Create and manage deadlines in the internal case management system to ensure timely completion of tasks

• Obtain and serve documents and productions from clients, opposing parties and vendors

• Notify experts and coordinate their attendance at hearings, including sending official hearing date notifications and required materials

• Draft, issue, and serve summons-to-witness, along with processing attendance fee cheques

• Assist in the preparation for LAT Hearings,  Trials and Appeals

• Comply with all procedural rules and deadlines throughout the case lifecycle

JOB REQUIREMENTS - SKILLS AND KEY COMPETENCIES

Education 

• Paralegal/Law Clerk diploma/Legal Assistant certificate from a recognized educational institution or equivalent work experience at a reputable law firm or legal department

Experience          

• 1-5 years Paralegal/Law Clerk/Litigation Clerk/Legal Assistant experience or equivalent

• Background in insurance litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred), and/or general litigation experience

• Experience supporting trials, appeals and/or arbitrations preparation preferred

• Knowledge of the LAT Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Small Claims Court, and SABS

Knowledge

• Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures.

• Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing.

Special Abilities 

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Ability to communicate effectively with insured clients, claims representative and court/tribunal staff

• Excellent legal drafting skills and eye for detail

• Motivated self-starter with ability to work productively under pressure and deliver business results

• Strong interpersonal & client service skills;  professional and positive demeanor

• Superior organization & priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task

• Conceptual and creative 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