Legal Clerk/Legal Assistant - 18 months contract (ECH-ON)

About Us

Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners.

Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies, and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.

Who we are

Are you ready to join an award-winning, purpose-driven culture? Welcome to the CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where purpose leads to passion!
At CCG, we are committed to delivering an exceptional Associate experience. We offer:

• Work-life harmony with access to an award-winning holistic wellness program,
• Continuous learning through our robust corporate curriculum and education reimbursement program,
• Incredible rewards, travel incentives, and product and service discounts,
• Pay-for-performance and best-in-class recognition programs, and
• Competitive benefits that include a defined contribution plan, personal spending account, and so much more.

Join our growing team where everyone belongs!

Position Details

What You Will Do 

• To provide administrative  and litigation support to in-house counsel
• Opening and closing files
• Preparing and filing litigation documents such as Notices of Examination, Affidavits of Service, Affidavits of Documents, Jury Notices, Motion Records, Notice to Defend,  Statements of Defence, Trial Records,  Responses to License Appeal Tribunal (“LAT”) Applications and LAT Case Conference Summaries
• Filing documents with the court and LAT
• Collecting answers to undertakings and organizing productions, preparation of document briefs and summarizing productions
• Arranging examinations for discovery, examinations under oath, mediations and defence medical examinations
• Preparation of medical briefs to send to medical experts
• Maintaining the lawyers’ schedules and diaries, including examinations for discovery, meetings, telephone conferences, etc.
• Keeping track of file activity, diarizing court and LAT ordered deadlines and diarizing limitation periods
• Filing and making sure files are up to date including creating and updating contact information of counsel, client and other contacts
• Preparation of Releases, Consents and Orders
• Communicating with adjusters on a regular basis to advise them about file status
• Ensuring privacy and confidentiality of records and communications 
• Requesting cheques and paying respective party (i.e. Plaintiff for productions)
• Preparation of quarterly accounts and expense tracking
• Assisting counsel in the preparation for trials, pre-trials, mediations and LAT hearings
• Additional duties as required

Who You Are 

• Minimum 2 to 5 years relevant working experience as a legal assistant and law clerk
• Previous experience in Insurance Defence and Accident Benefits environment is required
• Law Clerk’s Certification is an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure and the litigation process required
• Basic understanding of Statutory Accidents Benefits Schedule and dispute resolution process
• Highly organized with time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work volume
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, document management platforms and Case Center

Please note: Internal applicants are asked to formally express their interest by applying online no later than 10 business days of position being posted.

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with all applicable Provincial Human Rights and Accessibility Legislation. CCG will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.