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Clerk, Legal (1 Year Contract)Definity • Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Clerk, Legal (1 Year Contract)

Clerk, Legal (1 Year Contract)

Definity • Edmonton, AB, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$59,300.00 yearly
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description
Clerk, Legal (1 Year Contract) Calgary, AB, Canada and 1 more Be the First to Apply Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

The Opportunity

The law clerk/paralegal will be part of the Definity legal department and will be responsible for all clerk/paralegal duties of the litigation area. The successful candidate will work under the direction and guidance of approximately 2 lawyers and will assist with tasks as assigned, including the following:

What to Expect

  • General file handling and practice management for litigation matters.
  • Identifying and requesting documentation from client, counsel, or other parties.
  • Management of all productions and undertakings, including organizing, indexing, etc.
  • Review of documentation and preparation of summaries.
  • Preparation of Affidavits of Records.
  • Preparation of pleadings.
  • Drafting correspondence to clients, counsel, third parties, experts, etc.
  • Preparation of expert briefs.
  • Providing input into the procedures and practices.
  • Working within a paperless environment.
  • Performance other duties as required of a law clerk/paralegal.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a law clerk/paralegal as part of a team practicing insurance litigation in Alberta or personal injury experience.
  • Knowledge of the Alberta Rules of Court.
  • Strong document management skills with the ability to learn and utilize Definity’s various software programs such as TeamConnect and ACL.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Outlook and all MS Office applications.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and execute tasks in a quality manner with strong turnaround time.
  • High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard privileged and confidential information.
  • Great attention to detail with proof reading skills.
  • Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities.
  • Team player, adaptable to a changing environment.
  • Ability to work in a paperless environment.

What you Bring

Salary Range: $59,300 - $109,200

High degree of proficiency with English required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting accessibility@economical.com.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).


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