Claims Legal Counsel
Core
In-house legal counsel managing litigation files for property and casualty insurance defence, including auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, and commercial lines.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (litigation)
Builds
Legal opinions, pleadings, motions, and court/arbitration outcomes for insurance claims.
Domain
Insurance / Litigation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Independent case management, liability and damages assessment, legal opinion drafting, discovery examinations, trial and arbitration advocacy, subrogation and coverage analysis
Preferred skills
Team collaboration, knowledge sharing, exceptional client experience delivery
Technologies
Court systems, legal research databases, case management software
Responsibilities
Carry a case load of litigation files from start to finish; provide assessments to claims partners on liability and quantum of damages; draft opinions, pleadings, and motions; conduct Examinations for Discovery; attend case-conferences, LAT hearings, and court trials/pre-trials
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
