Articling Student, Claims Litigation

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.

Work term:

Work term length: 10-months
From classroom to experiential training to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose an articling placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and practical legal experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment.
If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

What We’re Looking For:

A third-year level law student;
High-quality work and ability to instill confidence in the lawyers with whom you work;
Exceptional analytical, legal research, and document drafting skills;
Superior communication skills, both orally and in writing;
Ability to work independently, handling numerous tasks and meeting multiple deadlines;
Excellent time management skills and ability to decisively prioritize tasks and manage sometimes conflicting responsibilities;
High levels of initiative, as well as visible enthusiasm and excitement for advocacy; and,
The ideal candidate will desire challenging tasks and be flexible in terms of assignments.
Your

Skills & Experience:

Coursework in some or all of the following areas:  Tort
Legal Research and Writing
Trial Advocacy and/or Mooting Competition
Civil Procedure
Evidence
Insurance Law

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Power Point
What You’ll

Experience:

Experiential training and mentorship in areas of:  Professional responsibility
Fact investigation and legal research
Drafting and legal writing
Negotiation
Advocacy

Attendance and participation in as many aspects of the litigation process as practicable, including:  Preparing affidavits
Developing a theory of the case
Conducting research on substantive and procedural issues
Attending motions, examinations for discovery, settlement and negotiation conferences, and mediations

Opportunities to assist with preparing clients and witnesses for Court of Justice and Superior Court trials and attendance at pre-trial conferences
Direction in formulating and articulating well-reasoned legal arguments, analyses, and submissions
Regular feedback and evaluations on a formal and informal basis to hone your skills and become a successful advocate
Did you know?
We care about our co-ops:
Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.
We care about students:
Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.
We care about our community:
Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighborhoods in which we live and work.
What can Definity offer you?
Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.
Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration.
Opportunities to support personal…