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Join Our Growing Legal Team in Calgary – Insurance Defence Litigator We’re looking for a skilled and motivated litigator to join our dynamic in-house Property & Casualty Insurance Defence team in Calgary, Alberta. You'll be part of a national network of over 200 legal professionals across five cities, including Toronto, Mississauga, Aurora, Ottawa, and Calgary. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of a litigation portfolio, managing files independently from intake through resolution. Your caseload will span auto liability, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial disputes, subrogation, property loss, and insurance coverage matters. At Desjardins, we believe your career should be as rewarding as your work is meaningful. From day one, you’ll be supported by a dedicated leader who is invested in your growth and development. You’ll never work in isolation—we foster a culture of collaboration where your contributions are recognized, and your successes are celebrated. We don’t just offer employment—we offer a place to thrive. Here, work-life balance isn’t a perk—it’s part of how we operate. We’re committed to creating a space where you can show up as your best self, every day. What You’ll Be Doing: Manage a full caseload of insurance defence litigation independently Provide strategic legal advice to claims partners on liability and damages Draft clear and compelling legal documents, including pleadings, opinions, and applications Conduct discoveries, attend motions, and represent clients in pre-trial and trial settings Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to collective legal knowledge and team excellence Deliver client service that exceeds expectations and reinforces trust What We Offer: Competitive base salary with an annual performance bonus Four weeks of vacation starting in your first year A defined benefit pension plan to ensure long-term financial stability Comprehensive group benefits, including virtual healthcare Wellness reimbursements and home office support for hybrid work Who You Are: You hold a law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) and are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Alberta You have at least five years of experience in insurance defence litigation You’ve handled matters before courts and/or administrative tribunals You’re strategic, client-focused, and work well both independently and with a team You bring strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills to your practice Why Desjardins? At Desjardins, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We value individuality and welcome the different perspectives that each team member brings. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We’re committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace that reflects the people and communities we serve. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, we’re happy to work with you to ensure accessibility at every stage. Ready to take the next step in your legal career with an organization that invests in your future? Let’s grow together—apply today.

The pay details posted reflect a temporary market premium specific to this role that is reassessed annually.   TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.   As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.   Job Description: Reporting to the AVP Claims Litigation Services, handles assigned P&C insurance legal matters, represents 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.   Main Responsibilities Develops and revises appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters; advises, communicates and develops those strategies with TD Insurance claims representatives and insured clients, as appropriate. Conducts necessary and appropriate discovery, hearings, trials, oral arguments, settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and similar proceedings. Researches the law applicable to cases or matters. Drafts legal documents, pleadings, motions, legal factums and opinions as required. Advises, communicates and consults with Claims Representatives and Insured Clients, rendering clear, unambiguous legal opinions and advice. Personally meets with, and maintains good relations and communications with claims representatives and insured clients. Remains current with developments in the law; understands medical, scientific, construction, product liability, engineering issues and defences involved with such cases.   Job Requirements Completion of law school with LLB or JD and admission to the Bar in Ontario. Minimum of 1 year post-call experience as a lawyer in Ontario. Background in insurance defence litigation, including personal injury and accident benefit claims (preferred), and/or general litigation experience. Experience with subrogation matters is considered a strong asset. Knowledge of legal and court documents and procedures. Knowledge of standard office equipment and word processing. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with insured clients, claims representative, judges and tribunal members. Excellent legal drafting skills and eye for detail. Motivated self-starter with ability to work productively under pressure and deliver business results. Strong interpersonal & client service skills; professional and positive demeanor. Superior organization & priority setting skills, strong work ethic and ability to multi-task. Conceptual and creative problem solving skills   Additional Information We wish to thank all applicants however, only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews   #LI and #IN   Who We Are: As part of TD Bank Group, one of Canada's largest financial institutions, at TD Insurance, we care for Canadian families, making it easy to get the best advice, protection, and support in their moments of need, always.   TD Insurance offers a wide range of products, including General Insurance and Life and Health. More than four million customers count on us.   As the largest direct to consumer insurer in Canada, we are always innovating and providing exciting and rewarding career opportunities for our Canada-wide workforce.   Our Total Rewards Package Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more   Additional Information: We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.   Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements. Colleague Development If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals. Training & Onboarding We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.   Interview Process We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call. Accommodation Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. We look forward to hearing from you!

Have you been Called to the Ontario Bar in the last 5 years? Are you looking for an exciting career? We will support your career as a lawyer by making your engagement and happiness a priority. Your growth and success is key, you will be paired with a leader who is directly invested in your personal and professional development and your distinct career goals. You will never be alone - teamwork and collaboration are essential to what we do. Your efforts and achievements will be valued and celebrated by management and your peers. We are committed to creating an environment where you can be your best self! If you strive to be part of a team that focuses on and delivers exceptional client experience and superior legal services, come join our Property and Casualty Insurance Defense In-house Legal team. You’ll be part of a team of over 200 employees across 5 offices, including Toronto, Mississauga, Aurora, Ottawa, and Calgary. You will independently carry a case load of litigation files, from start to finish, involving the defense of auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property, subrogation, and coverage work. More specifically, you will be required to : Provide assessments to our claims partners on liability and quantum of damages Draft opinions, pleadings, and motions Conduct examinations for Discovery Take charge when attending case-conferences, LAT hearings/arbitrations as well as Court for motions, pre-trials and trials   What we offer* 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 Advantages apply based on eligibility criteria.   What you bring to the table Bachelor's degree in a related field A minimum of five years of relevant experience Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered A member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario Business insight, Interpersonal Savvy   #LI-Hybrid   Trade Union Non Syndiqué   At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.   If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!