Careers
In-House Counsel
Edmonton | 3-10 years
SGI is looking to hire an In-House Counsel for their Edmonton office. The ideal candidate will have between 3 to 5 years’ experience at a minimum, in insurance defence, including both motor vehicle and property casualty insurance experience. This is a rare opportunity for a skilled lawyer to join a premier insurance company and take their career to the next level. You will be offered a collaborative team environment, engaging work, and fantastic career growth opportunities.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Amrit Rai at arai@zsa.ca Ref. #28882
In-House Counsel
Calgary | 7+ years
SGI is seeking a candidate for an In-House Counsel position. This is a unique leadership opportunity to grow their team in Calgary. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years’ insurance litigation experience, including both motor vehicle and property casualty insurance experience; they will also be an autonomous self-starter and will independently lead and handle an engaging litigation practice. The candidate will provide legal opinions and conduct cases of moderate to extreme complexity for the company at each level of the court in the applicable jurisdiction.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Amrit Rai at arai@zsa.ca Ref. #27898.
Insurance Litigation Associate - Toronto
Schultz Frost is looking to give the right lawyer with 2 to 4 years’ experience the chance to shine. Challenging convention and strategically re-thinking insurance defence litigation is what we do every day. It’s who we are. It’s our passion.
We invite you to www.schultzfrost.com/careers to upload your CV and cover letter
Insurance Litigation Associate - Toronto
Samis + Company has an immediate opening for an associate with insurance defence experience. Successful candidates will have 2 to 4 years of relevant court experience and the ability to work on a variety of complex insurance litigation matters with a specific focus on bodily injury, accident benefits, subrogation and property claims and with the personality to work as a member of our dynamic team.
Please submit your covering letter and resume in confidence to Rosemary Cross at jrcross@samislaw.com
For more information about us visit our website at www.samislaw.com
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Insurance Litigation Lawyer - Toronto
Blaneys has an immediate opening for an associate with 2 - 3 years of relevant experience to join our Insurance Litigation Practice Group.
The successful candidate will be expected to assist with larger insurance defence matters requiring assessments, drafting and litigation/dispute resolution support, while also confidently handling their own files involving occupier’s liability, property damage, product liability and professional negligence matters.
Strong academic credentials, exceptional research, drafting, writing and analytical skills, negotiation and advocacy skills, and proven client service and practice management skills are essential.
Interested candidates should apply in confidence with a cover letter, résumé, academic transcripts and two writing samples to:
Alva Orlando, Professional Development and Research Partner
aorlando@blaney.com
We thank all candidates for their response but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Blaney McMurtry is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Litigation Lawyer - Toronto
Bruder Springstead LLP is a Toronto based boutique law firm focusing exclusively on litigation. We are seeking a highly motivated insurance defence litigation lawyer to become part of our well established team.
We offer a great work environment, competitive salary and full benefits package. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of litigation experience.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email to nadia@bruderspringstead.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Legal Counsel – Ontario
The Co-operators Group Limited is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its corporate/regulatory team in Burlington, Ontario (preferred location). Responsibilities: Reporting to the Vice President and General Counsel (Operations & Distribution), you will be a member of a collegial team of business-oriented lawyers with a primary focus on supporting our property and casualty insurance business, including some exposure to life and health insurance. You will be involved in a wide range of interesting and challenging work including: negotiating, reviewing and drafting legal agreements and insurance documents; providing legal advice to business units on various matters including insurance distribution, marketing and regulatory compliance; handling projects of suitable magnitude, importance and difficulty with appropriate supervision; keeping significant projects on schedule; and maintaining internal client relationships.
Your qualifications:
- A Law Degree and membership in good standing of the Bar of any Canadian province or territory
- 3 to 5 years corporate/commercial or regulatory experience in a law firm, corporation, insurance company or federal financial institution
- Flexibility/ability to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities
- Orientation to detail and excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially word processing, presentation and email applications
- French language fluency and/or a combined common law-civil law degree would be assets, as would experience with commercial and specialty lines insurance
Please send your resume to CGL.Legal@cooperators.ca by Friday March 15, 2019
Claims Litigation Counsel - Ottawa, Toronto, Waterloo
Economical is one of Canada’s leading property and casualty insurance companies, but there’s much more to us than that. Since our beginnings in 1871, we’ve been an organization that has imagined bigger and better things, inspiring us to take chances and think innovatively.
Our employees are the reason we’ve come as far as we have, and the reason we’ll go much further still. We focus on our customers first, we bring our best, and we’re stronger together.
Economical’s in-house claims litigation unit acts in litigation arising from claims under its insurance policies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing litigation team with excellent opportunities for strategic input and professional development.
We are seeking candidates for the following multiple positions:
OTTAWA – Claims Counsel (Tort), ID: 8517
TORONTO –Claims Counsel (Tort), ID: 8518
WATERLOO – Claims Counsel (Accident Benefits), ID: 8377
Counsel in these roles will
- Act in litigation from inception through to trial/hearing
- Prepare written materials, appear in court/hearings and form case strategy
- Play an advisory role to the Claims department in relation to claims litigation generally
We are looking for lawyers licensed in Ontario with
- 3-8 years of post-call experience in insurance litigation
- High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility
- Assertiveness in practice, but reasonable and forthright
- Interest in court, arbitration and tribunal advocacy
- Sound judgment, with the ability to critically analyze situations and problem-solve
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities
Visit economical.com/careers
to explore these opportunities further and apply.
Insurance Lawyers - Toronto
Kostyniuk & Greenside is insurance law boutique, acting for both Plaintiffs and Defendants in a variety of insurance-related disputes, but also offer our highly effective services for many other civil disputes including worker's compensation, corporate/commercial disputes, estates, and property disputes.
We are looking for a lawyer who will maintain carriage of tort and accident benefit files and work as a junior lawyer on more complex matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow protocols regarding timely reporting to clients
- Review productions or clerks’ summaries of productions and report on these
- Attend Examinations for Discovery, Mediations, Licence Appeal Tribunal Proceedings, and other litigation events
Skills and Specifications
- Must be able to work well independently with little supervision as well as see the benefits of being part of a team
- Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Show discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and confidential situations
Qualifications
- Experience at either a plaintiff or defence firm is preferred.
Please send your application to mwhite@kglawyers.com.
Insurance Defence Associates - London, Ontario
McCall Dawson LLP, a busy insurance defence litigation boutique, is looking for associates with two to seven years of experience to join our practice. Our practice encompasses a wide variety of claims including municipal, motor vehicle, occupier’s liability, public transit, professional liability and institutional liability. Successful candidates will have carriage of their own files and assist senior counsel in research, conducting examinations for discovery and at trial. Good organizational skills, a solid work ethic and litigation experience are essential.
Interested candidates are asked to send their cover letter and resume to Shannon Blackwell at sblackwell@mdolaw.ca by January 15, 2019.
Insurance Defence Lawyer - Toronto
Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP (ZTGH) is seeking an insurance defence lawyer with a 2012-2017 call. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and efficient with experience in plaintiff or defence side insurance work.
Since its inception, the firm has experienced dynamic growth and development. Now, in our 21st year and considered one of the top insurance boutiques in the Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, we are looking for team members to grow with us.
ZTGH is an insurance defence boutique with excellence in providing defence of tort, accident benefits, property and general insurance litigation matters. We offer a fast paced, supportive, team-oriented working environment where you will immediately be able to make a contribution. ZTGH offers a competitive salary and benefits plan.
ZTGH is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and accessibility across the Firm. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. Human Resources will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request an accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
* Please submit a resume and cover letter in a single PDF document to careers@ztgh.com
We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Junior Litigation Lawyers – Toronto & Oakville
Aviva Canada is one of Canada’s leading providers of home, automobile, recreational vehicle, group and business insurance, with more than three million customers. Aviva Trial Lawyers is a national litigation firm composed of over 80 lawyers with 8 offices across Canada. We are hiring 2 junior lawyers to support our industry-leading litigation team: one for our Toronto office and one for our Oakville office.
The successful candidates will have independent carriage of files and will also support more senior counsel by drafting court documents, assisting with examinations and hearings and supporting the day-to-day carriage of larger litigation files. This is an ideal opportunity for junior lawyers to broaden their advocacy skills under the mentorship of experienced trial lawyers in a supportive and collegial work environment.
Successful candidates will have 0-2 years of post-call experience in one or more of the following areas: personal injury, statutory accident benefits, property, commercial liability, homeowner liability and multi-party construction litigation.
Interested candidates are invited to address their resume in confidence to: Ken.Chan@aviva.com
by no later than November 30, 2018
LlTIGATION ASSOCIATES – Toronto
Mason Caplan Roti LLP is a litigation law firm with an emphasis on Subrogation, Insurance Defence, Commercial Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. The firm is comprised of experienced and well-respected leading practitioners. Our lawyers are committed to quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We handle every file, every case, and every dispute with the aim of achieving a satisfying resolution for our clients in a timely and cost-effective manner.
We have immediate openings for lawyers (2-4 years experience) to join our busy Subrogation Practice Group. The ideal candidates will have experience working in an insurance or plaintiff-oriented law firm. You should be able to handle your own litigation files, work independently and assist senior counsel as required. If you have relevant experience and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, do not miss out on this opportunity to work for one of the best litigation law firms in the industry! Please forward resumes to careers@mcr.law
INSURANCE DEFENCE ASSOCIATES 0-7 years - London
Foster Townsend LLP is seeking to add to our London Ontario team of highly skilled, confident and motivated litigators. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Insurance Defence Litigation. Consideration will also be given to those with similar experience in Personal Injury Litigation.
If you have a strong work ethic with excellent advocacy and writing skills, we want to hear from you.
Interested candidates should submit a resume with cover letter and a list of professional references in strict confidence to hr@fostertownsend.com Only those selected for an interview will be notified of the outcome of their application.
LITIGATION ASSOCIATE - Toronto
Dutton Brock LLP, one of Canada’s most frequently recommended commercial insurance litigation firms* and one of Canada’s top insurance defence law boutiques is looking for the best insurance defence lawyers out there with 2-5 years’ experience to join our growing firm.
Lawyers with experience in tort and insurance coverage are sought. The positions require lawyers who work both independently and as a member of a collegial team. This is an excellent opportunity to build upon already established litigation skills and manage a portfolio of files in a great environment. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills in addition to a commitment to quality client service. A sense of humour would be helpful
If this sounds like you, please forward your resume, in confidence to:
Doreen Galloway at dgalloway@duttonbrock.com
We thank all candidates in advance for their interest but only those considered will be contacted
*Canadian Lawyer
Intermediate Insurance Defence Lawyer
We are seeking a personal injury defence lawyer with 5-7 years of litigation experience. Trial and Arbitration experience are a definite asset. Based in Markham, you will work as a defence lawyer for Allstate, Pembridge, and Pafco Insurance Companies. Excellent technical, drafting reporting, research and computer skills are required.
We offer a congenial atmosphere with work/life balance, complete benefits and excellent staff support.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume to:
Ellen N. Gowland
Allstate Legal Services
27 Allstate Parkway, Suite 100
Markham, Ontario L3R 5P8
Fax: (905) 475-4306 or Email: egowland@allstate.ca
Litigation Associate(s) - Ottawa
Bertschi Orth Solicitors and Barristers LLP, a boutique Insurance and Commercial Litigation firm, is currently seeking an associate lawyer with 2 - 5 years’ or more experience and one with 5+ years’ experience to deal with its growing practice.
In addition to Insurance Defence and Litigation experience, the successful candidate will be committed to excellence with a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. Bilingualism would be an asset but is not essential.
We value our employees and we offer them exceptional benefits and incentives such as:
• Exceptional Life, Dental and Health Coverage
• RRSP /DPSP (Deferred Profit Sharing Plan)
• Flexible Work Hours
• Fitness Membership
• Top-up Maternity Benefits
Interested candidates please send your resume to
Bertschi Orth Solicitors and Barristers LLP, 1410 Blair Road, Suite 400, Ottawa ON K1J 9B9 Attention: Mr. David A. Bertschi or by email to dbertschi@boslaw.ca
We thank you for your interest and regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
INSURANCE LITIGATION ASSOCIATE - TORONTO
Miller Thomson prides itself on the quality of service provided to clients and our ability to attract and retain top legal talent. We deliver dynamic solutions in all facets of law and are uniquely pan-Canadian, offering services in more business centers in the country than any other national firm.
Our Insurance Litigation Group continues to grow its practice and we are seeking an energetic, team-oriented, and entrepreneurial Associate to join the team in our Toronto office.
Miller Thomson’s Insurance Defence lawyers are among the most prominent in their field, with experienced litigators in all major jurisdictions across Canada. We handle a variety of insurance litigation matters for numerous insurance carriers and represent our clients in all levels of courts and administrative tribunals across Canada, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings around the world.
The successful candidate will have experience in general liability, professional indemnity, and casualty claims with the following additional qualifications:
- 1-3 years of experience in insurance litigation
- Excellent academic credentials
- A license to practice in Ontario
- Proven client management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- An entrepreneurial attitude
Interested candidates with a desire to work with a national team, participate in complex files and develop their own practice should apply in confidence with a cover letter, resume and law school transcripts to the contact listed below. Please send your application with the subject line: “Insurance Litigation Associate Application – Toronto” to:
Melissa Barkley
Coordinator, Recruitment and Performance
mbarkley@millerthomson.com
While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Miller Thomson will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Management department of the nature of accommodations that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.
Insurance Defence Associate - Toronto
Reisler Law PC, a downtown insurance defence firm, has an immediate requirement for a talented and motivated Associate Lawyer to join our team on a contract or full time basis. We offer a friendly and relaxed work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.
Requirements:
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in personal injury defence litigation;
- Called to the Ontario Bar, in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada;
- Strong work ethic, solid record of achievement in the field;
- Ability to work within timelines; self-motivated;
- Experience working with PrimaFact, TimeMatters and PC Law;
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills;
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment;
- High attention to detail; strong organizational skills;
- Proven client management skills; experience working with client guidelines, timelines and metrics.
Reisler Law PC is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Interested candidates may submit applications via email to:
Reisler Law Professional Corporation
900- 375 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2J5
Phone: 416-645-8000 Fax: 416-646-1000
www.reislerlawpc.com