Overview
Intermediate Counsel, Claims Litigation Jobs in Mississauga – Ontario at Definity
Title: Intermediate Counsel, Claims Litigation
Company: Definity
Location: Mississauga – Ontario
Category: Law/Legal
Job Description
What can you expect from this role? Act in litigation from inception through to trial via carriage of multiple tort files Prepare written court materials, appear in court and advise on litigation strategies at the case level Play an advisory role to Definity’s Claims department in relation to claims litigation
What you bring to the role? Law Degree from an accredited law school (LLB or Juris Doctor) Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario to practice law as a lawyer in Ontario 5 to 10 years of post-call experience working in insurance or personal injury litigation. Trial experience not required but will be preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard confidential information Assertiveness in practice, but reasonable and forthright Interest in court
advocacy
, especially trial work Exceptional verbal and written
communication skills
across a range of contexts Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills with a proven capability for effective presentation tools/methods Sound judgment, with the ability to critically analyze situations, problem-solve, and deal with ambiguity and have the ability to provide meaningful advice and recommendations
Ability to
perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities
Salary range
is $87,600 – $181,000.
About Us
Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking
diverse
backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity,
inclusion
,
diversity
, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success.
What’s in it for you? Hybrid work schedule for most roles Company share ownership program Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations Educational resources, tuition assistance, and
paid time off
to study for exams Focus on
inclusion
with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
Wellness
and
recognition programs
Discounts on products and services
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. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.
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 .Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and
leadership
references).
