06 Nov
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Definity Financial
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Winnipeg
06 Nov
Definity Financial
Winnipeg
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.
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. The OpportunityWe are seeking a Claims Litigation Counsel with 2-5 years of civil litigation experience to independently manage a diverse caseload of insurance-related litigation matters. developing litigation strategies; providing legal opinions; and working closely with claims professionals and external experts. The successful candidate will have experience managing litigation matters, strong advocacy and negotiation skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and the confidence to independently carry a full caseload. Experience in insurance litigation, property damage, construction, bodily injury, accident benefits or subrogation claims is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to serve as a trusted legal advisor to Definity’s Claims team while contributing to the successful resolution of a broad range of litigation matters. What to ExpectIndependent carriage of tort litigation files, which includes attending at trials and appeals, contested motions, cross-examinations, examinations for discovery and mediations, preparing court documents, reviewing and analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses, conducting out-of-court examinations/questionings, acting in mediations or other ADR,
engaging and instructing medical,financial and technical experts, surveillance and other third parties supporting litigation, client reporting and providing legal opinions and devising recommended strategies, negotiating settlements and drafting settlement documents, and working with and delegating to support staff Working with senior counsel on more complex cases, trials and hearings Opportunity for a varied litigation practice, including carriage of bodily injury, property damage, construction, and subrogated claims, from inception through to trial Play an advisory role to Definity’s Claims department in relation to litigation strategy and claims litigation and also contribute to Definity's Claims Litigation Unit and Claims department via presentations, initiatives and special project 2-5 years of post-call experience working in civil litigation, with preference given to insurance litigation with a law firm or in-house legal provider The ideal candidate should have a keen interest in written and oral advocacy. coordinating work on own files and senior lawyers’ files High degree of personal ethics, integrity,
and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard confidential information Confident and effective communication skills with Claims adjusters, insured clients, arbitrators, case managers Comfortable with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Caselines and practice management systems 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 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. Incentive Program
- 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. Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents Definity was named by Excellent Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion. Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.
📌 Counsel, Claims Litigation (Winnipeg)
🏢 Definity Financial
📍 Winnipeg