Legal Assistant Intern / Co-Op

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Department Overview

Co-op and Internship opportunities allow you to gain valuable work experience across a number of the businesses at TD. You will work with experienced colleagues, receive world class training, and be part of a community of students across TD, where you will have an impact, grow as individual and experience our culture of care.

Our Co-op/Intern Programming is offered with select Co-op and Internship roles, and is designed to help you better understand the TD business, build on critical career capabilities, and broaden your professional network. This program is designed to complement your on-the job experience and features:

• Leadership talks with key Leaders from across the organization
• Lunch and Learns on topics such as Innovation
• Diversity and Inclusion and Personal Branding and so much more

Job Description

We are hiring for the position of Legal Assistant Intern / Co-Op to provide a range of operational and analytical support and perform transactions and other processing activities. This role will not only provide you introductory experience in a professional setting, you will also be equipped with skills and experiences that contribute to the completion of your studies and prepare you to build a career in your chosen discipline.

Reporting to the Legal Office Supervisor/Senior Manager of Legal Support, assists the Lawyers handling
P & C Insurance Legal Matters, representing TD Insurance or its Policyholders in civil litigation and no fault/accident benefits matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal injury or property damage.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as correspondence, factums, motions, summonses, etc.
• Drafts standard legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings for review by Lawyer(s). Edits grammar, punctuation, and spelling as needed.
• Manage Lawyer's calendar i.e, schedule appointments, coordinate appearances, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Answers a wide variety of telephone inquiries based on knowledge of case.
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
• Performs additional duties as requested such as:
• Arranges medical exams
• Reception relief
• Maintains lists of witnesses, subpoenas, fees, etc.
• Requests fees for payment from Claims department
• Participates in arranging lawyer's files for easy access during trials
• Informs witnesses of scheduled court appearances
• And other miscellaneous duties as man be assigned from time to time

Job Requirements

• Current enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and internet applications
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to proof and edit legal documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills, professional and positive demeanour
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and meet proscribed deadlines

Assigned Line of Business Requirements

Please note that the line of business that you are assigned to may require specific skills not mentioned in this posting

Additional Information

Early Talent Requirements

• This position is a 4-month work term and will commence September 6th- December 23rd, 2022.
• Applications must include a transcript, cover letter (one letter-sized page or less) and a resume (maximum of 2 pages).
• We welcome all applications; however, we will only contact qualified candidates chosen for an interview. Thank you for your interest.
• TD requires employees to reside in the country where the role is located, irrespective of remote working arrangements.

Inclusiveness

At TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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