Paralegal

Waterloo, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can't do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.



We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It's better here.

What can you expect from the role?



Acting as a paralegal with sole carriage of Accident Benefits files, representing Definity at the License Appeal Tribunal, including preparing responses, acting in settlement negotiations, engaging with experts and other third parties supporting litigation, reporting to the client, providing opinions, and preparing written hearing submissions and, on occasion, appearing in front of the Tribunal for oral argument.



What you bring to this role?



Paralegal program (degree or diploma)/P1 LSO License preferred Minimum 2 years of Insurance Defense or commercial litigation experience Previous experience with the License Appeal Tribunal and Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule including procedural knowledge of the Tribunal Proficiency with Outlook and all MS Office applications Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across a range of contexts Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple, yet sometimes conflicting priorities Team player and self-motivated
High degree of proficiency with English required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.


Salary Range: $69,000 - $127,000



Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement?

We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" -- they're essential to our success.


What's in it for you?



Hybrid work schedule for most roles Company share ownership program Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents Wellness and recognition programs Discounts on products and services
Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.


Go ahead and expect a lot -- you deserve it.



It's better here -- but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces(TM) in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.


Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting accessibility@definity.com .


Background checks



This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).


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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2416926
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Waterloo, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned