Associate Counsel, Counsel, Senior Counsel
SGI
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Regina • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$109,052 - CA$145,411 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Counsel to the Auto Fund provides legal advice to support policy development and business operations.
- Provide legal opinions and conduct litigation for cases of moderate to high complexity.
- Support Saskatchewan’s compulsory auto insurance program, providing legal advice on statutory benefits.
- Appear before The Automobile Injury Appeal Commission.
- Contribute to legislative reviews and drafting.
- Reviews claims files and provides adjusting staff or managers with critical legal analysis in relation to issues of liability.
- Coordinates litigation strategies and timelines on litigation files.
- Meets with and advises clients, witnesses, and expert witnesses in relation to procedural and substantive aspects of their testimony.
- Prepares pleadings (claims and defences as necessary).
- Attends court for any necessary interim application required to facilitate orderly resolution of the litigation.
Requirements
- A Law degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution.
- Membership with the Law Society of Saskatchewan, or eligibility to become a member.
- 1 – 10+ years experience in the practice of law.
- Comprehensive understanding of civil litigation, administrative law, and insurance law, including relevant statutes and regulations.
- Familiarity with court procedures, legislative frameworks, and compliance requirements impacting corporate practices.
- Strong analytical and research skills to interpret legislation, assess liability, and prepare detailed legal briefs.
- Effective advocacy and negotiation skills for court proceedings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, resolve legal issues, and develop litigation strategies.
Benefits
- Competitive benefit package
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
civil litigationadministrative lawinsurance lawlegal analysispleadings preparationlitigation strategystatutory benefits interpretationlegislative draftingcourt procedureslegal research
Soft Skills
analytical skillsadvocacy skillsnegotiation skillswritten communicationverbal communicationjudgmentproblem-solvingclient advisingtestimony preparationcritical thinking
Certifications
Law degreeMembership with the Law Society of Saskatchewan