Litigation Clerk

Aviva Canada values care, commitment, community, and confidence. Our culture is built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where every voice matters and growth is supported.

The opportunity

Aviva Trial Lawyers is seeking passionate and skilled Litigation Clerks for our Ontario offices as we grow again! As a Litigation Clerk you will support a lawyer in handling insurance defence (tort) litigation matters. We offer a hybrid work model, promote flexibility, collegiality, collaboration and mentorship in both virtual and in-person settings. You will perform clerking tasks and day-to-day file management.

Aviva Trial Lawyers is located across Canada with five offices in Ontario alone : Toronto, Markham, Oakville, Ottawa and London.

What You’ll Do

• 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)
• Compilation of books of authorities / factums
• Preparing and following up with requests for productions and undertakings
• Summarizing discovery notes, transcripts, economic loss and medical reports
• Arranging investigations / surveillance, including preparing various instruction letters to investigators
• Arranging independent medical examinations, including drafting and preparing the medical briefs
• Keeping lawyer's calendar updated; and updating internal database
• Maintaining file organization
• Booking travel; including flights, cars and hotels as needed
• Ensure integrity of information in Ghost Practice applications
• Liaise between counsel, external parties, and claims operations

What You’ll Bring

What You’ll Get

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

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