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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Small Claims Court litigation, including drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and managing case files. Proven ability to represent clients effectively while maintaining confidentiality and providing strategic advice.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed ParalegalSmall Claims Court ExperienceLegal Document DraftingLegal ResearchMentoring Paralegals
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Hard Skills
Litigation ManagementPleadings PreparationTrial ExperienceDamages Brief PreparationFile Maintenance
Soft Skills
Oral AdvocacyWritten AdvocacyClient CommunicationDiscretionAnalytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
Legal DatabasesCase Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Paralegal Program CompletionLicensed Paralegal by Law Society Ontario
Industry Keywords
Residential Defence ClaimsSubrogation ClaimsAuto Property Damage ClaimsLandlord Tenant BoardConfidentiality
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Represent TD Insurance and/or its insureds via oral and written advocacy before the Small Claims Court and/or various other tribunals such as the Landlord Tenant Board.
- Handle all litigation aspects of Small Claims Court files from pleadings and settlement conferences to trial.
- Draft legal documents and instruments, based on legal research and knowledge of law and legal procedures.
- Advise and take instruction from residential, subrogation and/or auto property damage claims specialists.
- Provide regular updates and assessments based on analysis.
- Preparing damages briefs and document briefs.
- Manage maintenance of files and applicable databases.
- Deal directly with clients and/or external counsel to assist in gathering and providing appropriate information and documentation.
- Perform legal research of appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal activities and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases.
- Consistently exercise discretion in managing information and matters of confidentiality.
- Participate in special projects as required.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed Paralegal program at recognized College.
- Currently a licensed Paralegal by Law Society Ontario, in good standing.
- Minimum 5 years actual Small Claims Court experience.
- Experience mentoring/managing/overseeing paralegals and/or students on Small Claims Court matters.
- Experience handling residential defence, first party residential, subrogation and auto property damage claims is an asset.
- Trial experience is an asset.
Benefits
Comp & perks- health and well-being benefits
- savings and retirement programs
- paid time off
- banking benefits and discounts
- career development
- reward and recognition programs
