Junior Claims Legal Counsel
DesjardinsMississauga; Toronto; Aurora
Posted April 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Desjardins serves as a leading cooperative financial group, committed to offering diverse, reliable financial solutions.
Job Description
Join our Property and Casualty Insurance Defence In-house Legal team as a Junior Claims Legal Counsel. Carry a case load of litigation files, from start to finish, involving various claims. Prioritizing your engagement, happiness, and growth as a lawyer, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration. Work-life balance is encouraged, and job satisfaction is guaranteed.
Requirements
- Carry a case load of files from start to finish
- Provide assessments to claims partners on liability and quantum of damages
- Draft opinions, pleadings, and motions
- Conduct Examinations for Discovery
- Attend case-conferences, Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) hearings/arbitrations, and Court for motions, pre-trials and trials
- Share and contribute to the growth of legal knowledge with colleagues
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- Flexible vacation time
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Group insurance including telemedicine
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
