Law Clerk Ii - St. John's, Canada - TD Bank

TD Bank

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St. John's, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Law Clerk II:

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Job Category - Primary

Legal Services / Counsel

Work Location

140 Water Street Corporate

Employment Type

Regular

City

St. John's

Time Type

Full Time

Province/State

Newfoundland and Labrador

Hours

Workplace Model

Hybrid

Pay Details

Department Overview

Reporting to the Legal Office Supervisor/Senior Manager of Legal Support, assists the Lawyers handling
P & C Insurance Legal Matters, representing TD Insurance or its Policyholders in civil litigation and no fault/accident benefits matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injury or property damage.

Job Details

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Reviews and analyzes new file assignments, organizes file contents, and prepares summary memoranda of medical, investigation and all documentary productions received. Updates/posts in electronic systems all relevant work completed on a file.
Prepares affidavit of documents for review by Lawyer and arranges and manages undertakings chart.
Organizes and prepares files for discovery/questioning.
Follows up on undertakings and production requests.
Prepares document briefs for expert reviews and drafts motions.
Other duties as instructed by the Lawyers, which may vary by jurisdiction.
Remains current with developments in the law; understands medical, scientific, construction, product liability, engineering issues and defences involved with such cases.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS
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SKILLS AND KEY COMPETENCIES

Education- Paralegal/Law Clerk diploma/certificate from a recognized educational institution or equivalent work experience at a reputable law firm or legal department.

Experience- 1-5 years paralegal/law clerk experience or equivalent.

Background in insurance defence litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred), and/or general litigation experience.

Knowledge- Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures.

Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing.

Special Abilities- Excellent oral and written communication.

Ability to communicate effectively with insured clients, claims representative and court/tribunal staff.
Excellent legal drafting skills and eye for detail.
Motivated selfstarter with ability to work productively under pressure and deliver business results.
Strong interpersonal & client service skills; professional and positive demeanour.
Superior organization & priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to mutlitask.
Conceptual and creative problemsolving skills.

Company Overview

Our Values

At TD we're guided by our purpose is to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues, and share a set of values that shape our culture and guide our behavior.

In exchange for how our colleagues show up to help TD succeed, we are committed to delivering a colleague experience grounded in Impact, Growth and a Culture of Care.

No matter where you work across TD, we empower you to make an impact at work and in your community, explore and grow your career and be part of our caring and inclusive culture.

Making Your Well-being a Priority
A supportive culture that promotes colleague well-being is core to who we are.

At TD, we focus on total well-being with extensive programs to help colleagues assess, manage, and improve their well-being across four core pillars — physical, financial, social and mental/emotional.

In addition, we champion a safe and inclusive work environment so colleagues feel a sense of belonging and feel supported in their personal and professional growth.

Through our focus on well-being, we know that we can help our colleagues thrive, contribute to our culture of care, and support better business outcomes, because when colleagues feel their best, they're more likely to do their best.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our colleagues to help them, and their families achieve their well-being goals.

Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision & mental health coverage, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

How We Work
At TD, we believe in-person connections fuel collaboration and collective creativity.

Our workplace experience empowers colleagues to do great work side-by-side at TD locations, while offering flexibility to work remotely where it makes sense for the work and team.

Our teams work in one of three workplace models:
Hybrid, Onsite and Primarily Remote. Wherever our colleagues are working, they'll always have access to the TD community and experience our culture of care.
Who We Are
TD is one of the world's leading global financial institut