Independent carriage of file handling matters before the License Appeal Tribunal and Small Claims Court from beginning to conclusion
Draft opinions, pleadings, affidavits, and other legal documents to support applications, mediations, settlement conferences, case conferences, private arbitrations , trials and LAT hearings (both oral and written)
Independently prepare and conduct examinations under oath, LAT hearings of appropriate complexity, and Small Claims Court trials
Provide support to Legal Counsel by second chairing, providing research, and other appropriate file related tasks in complex Accident Benefit files
Negotiate settlements with opposing parties
Report on and assess claims with a focus on controlling indemnity but, at the same time, be strategic and pragmatic with a view to proactive and efficient resolution

Member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with a P1 License
Minimum of 2+ years of insurance litigation experience
Experience in legal research and writing, including authorship of legal opinions
Experience in drafting pleadings, affidavits, and written submissions, and preparing summaries of medical and financial documents
Proficiency in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes
LAT hearing and/or trial experience is a definite asset
Proficiency in technologies, tools, and software programs to optimize operational efficiency and decision making, including but not limited to AI tools, iManage, ACL and the Microsoft Office package of programs.

Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Paralegal, Claims

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