Solicitor - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Transit Commission

Toronto Transit Commission

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 7411

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department:
Legal Legal

Salary Information:
$111, $158,831.40

Pay Scale Group:
SOL1 (CAN/S/J/SOL1)

Employment Type:
Regular

Weekly Hours: 35,

Off Days:
Saturdays, Sundays

Shift:
Days

Posted On:
March 15, 2023

Last Day to Apply:
March 29, 2023

Reports to:
Litigation Counsel

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA.

Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud.

The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy.

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General Accountability:

Acts as counsel to the TTC with a primary focus on personal injury and insurance litigation matters
Key Job Functions:
Representing TTC and its employees before various Ontario Courts and tribunals, including the Licence Appeal Tribunal of Ontario
Providing daytoday guidance and legal opinions on a variety of legal matters
Presenting cases to opposing counsel fairly and knowledgeably in order to bring about a reasonable settlement of the litigation in the interest of the TTC and related stakeholders
Advocating, vigorously and professionally, before a judge, jury, arbitrator and/or mediator, where a reasonable settlement in the interest of the TTC and related stakeholders cannot be reached
Participation in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program

Skills:

Communicate in a variety of mediums
Demonstrate knowledge of the industry and / or sector
Manage conflict
Education and Experience:
You must have a Bachelor of Laws Degree or a Juris Doctorate and must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Upper Canada
You are a Litigation Lawyer with at least three years experienced in Insurance Defence.
You have conducted trials, arbitrations, and/or contested motions

Additional Requirements:

Strong knowledge of legal principles, procedures and practices; and a detailed understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure, Insurance Act and Regulations and Rules of Evidence as related to liability and assessment of damages in a wide variety of areas including personal injury
Thorough familiarity with research methods and techniques
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Have strong understanding of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
Sound judgement, strong organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills

The TTC's policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship.

Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.