TD

Articling Student

TD

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Toronto • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$58,800 - CA$83,000 per year

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Provide assistance to support lawyers in various stages of the litigation process with respect to the prosecution, defence and resolution of lawsuits.
  • Prepare draft pleadings, motion records, documentary discovery involving issues of facts and law, legal research and assistance in preparing cases for trial, arbitration, or other hearings.
  • Develop and review appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters; advise, communicate and develop strategies with TD Insurance Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as appropriate.
  • Prepare draft legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, mediation and pre-trial/arbitration memorandums including those requiring legal research.
  • Attend with lawyer and/or summarize discoveries when necessary.
  • Review both the Claims records and legal files to respond to discovery demands and obtain answers to undertakings and other file documentation.
  • Update/post in electronic system all relevant work completed on a file.
  • Prepare document briefs.
  • Attend settlement conferences with Claims approval and under supervision of lawyer assist in the settlement of cases.
  • May assist in handling investigations including locating witnesses, interviewing witnesses and obtaining evidence for trial.
  • Assist lawyers in mediation, pre-trial, trial and arbitration preparation.
  • May attend court conferences and pre-trial/arbitration hearings in conjunction with a lawyer.
  • May assist lawyers at trial/arbitration.
  • May attend court on uncontested and consent motions and simple contested motions (according to local court/provincial jurisdictions).

Requirements

  • A law degree with LLB or J.D. from a recognized law school.
  • Qualified to commence articling in August, 2026 in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society of Ontario, for a period of ten (10) months.
  • General knowledge of procedural and substantive law (insurance law an asset), basic knowledge of court procedures and basic understanding of the operations and requirements of insured clients and insurers.
  • Strong oral communication skills, with a willingness to appear in court.
  • Previous court, mock trial, mooting and/or legal clinic experience is an asset.
  • Excellent writing skills and the ability to draft clear, concise and persuasive memoranda, pleadings, opinions and other legal documents.
  • Able to communicate effectively and professionally with policyholders, counsel, Judges, Masters, court personnel and professionals within the legal industry.
  • Able to work productively and efficiently under pressure.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.
  • Superior organizational skills with a strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
  • Able to perform complex legal research, writing and analysis.
Benefits
  • health and well-being benefits
  • savings and retirement programs
  • paid time off
  • banking benefits and discounts
  • career development
  • reward and recognition programs
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchdrafting pleadingsdocumentary discoverytrial preparationmediationarbitrationcourt procedureslegal writingevidence gatheringcase strategy development
Soft Skills
oral communicationwriting skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsability to work under pressurecollaborationprofessional communicationmulti-taskingindependent workpersuasive communication
Certifications
LLBJ.D.articling qualification