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Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk page is loaded Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk Apply locations Toronto Markham Canada - Oakville ON 1335 North Service Road East posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-154957 Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence. Aviva Trial Lawyers is currently seeking an Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk for our Toronto/Markham/Oakville office. As an Accident Benefits Litigation Clerk you will be responsible for supporting one lawyer in the handling of accident benefit matters. Familiarity with tort litigation matters is also required. This is a hybrid position where you will be responsible for various clerking tasks as well as the day-to-day file management. Come join our team! What you'll do: Preparation and drafting of correspondence and legal documents (motion records, affidavit of documents, affidavits, pre-trial/mediation memos, cost outlines, bill of costs, subpoenas, summons to witness, consent and dismissal orders, responses by insurer to an application for arbitration, accident benefits brief, AABS case conference summaries); ensuring all appropriate documents and forms are filed with the court/tribunal in accordance with the Rules of the License Appeal Tribunal, Financial Services Commission of Ontario, and the Rules of Civil Procedure Compilation of books of authorities/factums Preparing and following up with requests for productions and undertakings Summarizing discovery notes, transcripts, economic loss and medical reports Arranging investigations/surveillance, including preparing various instruction letters to investigators Arranging independent medical examinations, including drafting and preparing the medical briefs Dicta-typing; filing; scheduling, keeping lawyer's calendar updated; and updating internal database Requisitioning cheques Maintaining electronic file organization Booking travel; including flights, cars and hotels as needed Ensure integrity of information in matterMANAGER applications Liaise between counsel, external parties, and claims operations What you'll bring: Minimum of 5+ years of legal assistant and law clerk experience in an insurance defence or personal injury litigation environment Post-secondary accreditation for legal assistant or law clerk, or equivalent experience preferred Excellent computer skills including experience with MS Word, ACL, Adobe, Kofax and Outlook Knowledge of the Rules of the License Appeal Tribunal, Financial Services Commission of Ontario, and the Rules of Civil Procedure Ability to work in a paperless environment Customer-service oriented with superb communication skills Excellent organizational skills Attention to detail with a desire to take initiative Able to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a team Mature work ethic and good sense of humor What youll get: Compelling rewards package including base salary, eligibility for annual bonus, paid vacation, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness account, and 3 paid volunteer days per year. Our vacation package starts at 4 weeks ! Outstanding Career Development Paid professional development education (Controlled Insurance Program designation) Corporate wellness programs to support our employees physical and mental health Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada. #LI-MP1 Similar Jobs (2) Litigation Clerk locations Toronto posted on Posted 7 Days Ago Litigation Clerk locations Canada - Oakville ON 1335 North Service Road East posted on Posted 21 Days Ago About Us We help our 19.5 million customers to save forthe future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, were passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr