About the role#
The Claims Legal Department at Intact is seeking an Articling Student for a 6-month temporary position at our Montréal office. You will work alongside a large team of insurance litigation lawyers to build a foundation in legal research and litigation. This role offers an opportunity to focus on professional development while contributing to the resolution of cases involving insurance law, civil liability, construction law, and labor law.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with litigation lawyers to manage files across various business lines.
- Manage a range of files from beginning to end under the supervision of your principal.
- Conduct legal research on diverse legal questions.
- Draft legal opinions and prepare reports presenting your recommendations.
- Represent Intact and its insureds before civil and administrative tribunals.
- Provide input on the operations, direction, and strategies of the Claims department.
- Implement programs and procedures to support the delivery of legal services.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor of Laws degree.
- Successful completion of the Quebec Bar exams.
- Strong skills in legal writing, research, and analysis.
- Knowledge of litigation stages.
- A sense of responsibility and the ability to manage priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and an open mind.
- Negotiation skills and a strategic sense for recommending settlement directions.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrate leadership.
- Willingness to travel, as you may handle files across all regions of Quebec.
- Interest in litigation and trials, experience in labor law, and knowledge of artificial intelligence tools are considered assets.
- Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Montréal, Quebec.
- The role is a 6-month temporary contract.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
About Intact
Intact is a public insurance company based in Toronto. Founded in 1809, it provides home, auto, and business insurance products. The organization employs over 21,000 people across Canada. It maintains offices in cities including Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa.
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