Intermediate Counsel, Claims Litigation - Ottawa, Canada - Definity Careers

Description

What can you expect from this role?

• Act in litigation from inception through to trial via carriage of multiple tort files
• Prepare written court materials, appear in court and advise on litigation strategies at the case level
• Play an advisory role to Definity's Claims department in relation to claims litigation

What you bring to the role?

• 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
• 4 to 10 years of post-call experience working in insurance litigation, ideally with trial experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint
• High degree of personal ethics, integrity and responsibility with an ability to deal with sensitive issues and safeguard confidential information
• Assertiveness in practice, but reasonable and forthright
• Interest in court advocacy, especially trial work
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across a range of contexts
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills with a proven capability for effective presentation tools/methods
• Sound judgment, with the ability to critically analyze situations, problem-solve, and deal with ambiguity and have the ability to provide meaningful advice and recommendations
• Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities