About the role#
LAWPRO is hiring for two articling positions in Toronto for the 2027-2028 term. Students complete two rotations, one in the Claims Department and one in the Office of the General Counsel. You will have a mentor in each rotation to coordinate your assignments and provide feedback. You will also participate in a comprehensive orientation program.
What you'll do#
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on various areas of law, including solicitors risk management and liability.
- Assist legal counsel with pleadings, motions, trial preparation, and research.
- Prepare arbitration briefs and represent LAWPRO at arbitrations.
- Attend pre-trial conferences, mediations, discoveries, and trials.
- Support the LAWPRO Executive and in-house counsel with corporate matters involving compliance, underwriting, risk, and legal issues.
- Perform research and write memoranda regarding real estate law for TitlePLUS title insurance underwriting.
- Help research and draft articles and papers for external presentation or publication.
What you'll need#
- You are a candidate for law school graduation in spring 2027 or a recent law school graduate.
- Excellent grades.
- Strong research, writing, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office and Westlaw.
- You are detail-oriented and energetic.
- A track record of meeting deadlines.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position based in Toronto, Ontario.
- The role offers hybrid work options.
About LAWPRO
LAWPRO is a Canadian insurance company based in Toronto. Founded in 1995, it provides professional liability insurance to lawyers in Ontario and title insurance across Canada. The company also offers risk management resources to help lawyers avoid malpractice claims. It employs approximately 189 people.
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