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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
Get ready to drive your career forward. Life at Echelon is fast paced, performance-driven and rewarding. We value our Associates' career growth and ongoing professional development – and we regularly recognize their achievements and outstanding results.
We are caring. We are leaders. We are innovators. We are collaborative.
We work hard and play hard. We're about doing what's right and feeling good about it.
What You Will Do
To provide confidential administration and litigation support to in house counsel.
Drafting, revising, updating and preparing litigation documents, including 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 court and the LAT
Collecting answers to undertakings and organizing productions
Preparation of document briefs
Downloading electronic documents
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 and telephone conferences
Keeping track of file activity and diarizing limitation periods
Filing and making sure files are up to date
Preparation of Releases, Consents and Orders
Opening and closing legal files
Creating and updating contact information of plaintiff counsel, client, co- defendant, expert witnesses and court officers
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)
Ordering Supplies as needed
Preparation of quarterly accounts and expense tracking
Preparation for trials, pre-trials, mediations and LAT hearings
Open, sort and distribute mail
Minute taking and meeting preparation
Assume additional duties for the legal department 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 interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize work volume
Focused on detail, accuracy and grammar
Client focused
Results oriented
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Aptitude for learning
What’s In It For You
Competitive total compensation and benefits package
Annual shared success program based on performance
Annual merit increases based on performance
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a matching contribution component
Complimentary CAA Membership
Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Echelon Insurance 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. As an organization we are focused on safety, which includes the safety and well-being of our Associates. Therefore, you must be and remain fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.
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