Claims Legal
Desjardins
internship
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Aurora • Canada
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Job Level
About the role
- Independently carry a case load of litigation files, from start to finish, involving the defence of auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property, subrogation, and coverage work.
- Support our insurance defence litigators through hands‑on legal research, drafting key documents, preparing memoranda, and shadowing real litigation proceedings.
- Providing general support across the legal team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law.
- Currently enrolled in accredited program to obtain a law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a Canadian University
- A minimum of one year of relevant experience
- Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
- Intermediate knowledge in legal research and computer literacy, including use of web-based services
- Intermediate knowledge in civil litigation and advocacy
- Intermediate knowledge in insurance law
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
- Group insurance including telemedicine.
- Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchdrafting documentspreparing memorandacivil litigationadvocacyinsurance law
Soft Skills
independent worksupporting teamcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in lawLL.B.J.D.