Work Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hours:
35
Line of Business:
Legal
Pay Details:
$135,000 - $180,000 CADThe pay details posted reflect a temporary market premium specific to this role that is reassessed annually.
As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.
Job Description:
Department Overview
Reporting to a Practice Leader in New Brunswick, Counsel II handles assigned insurance legal matters, represents TD Insurance or its policyholders in civil litigation matters involving claims for damages and compensation for personal injury or property damage of varying value with legal issues of ranging complexity.
Hybrid work model.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for questioning, investigation, handling and trial of cases.
- Communicate with TD Insurance analysts and insured clients, as appropriate.
- Conduct necessary and appropriate Questionings, applications, trials, and mediations.
- Research the law applicable to cases or matters.
- Draft legal documents, pleadings, applications and legal factums as required.
- Remain current with developments in the law.
Job Requirements
- Completion of law school with LLB or JD and admission to the bar in Nova Scotia.
- licensed in N.B and/or P.E.I is an asset
- bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
- 5+ years' experience as a lawyer with a background in insurance defense litigation or other litigation, including personal injury or general litigation.
- Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures.
- Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to edit and proof legal documents.
- Motivated self-starter with capability to work productively under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and client service skills, professional and positive demeanor.
- Superior organizational and priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
- Conceptual and creative problem solving skills
Additional Information
We wish to thank all applicants. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Sans Objet
