Temporary position for 8 months
Candidates must include a Cover Letter, CV, and transcripts from both Law School and Undergrad
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management and services for businesses of all sizes. Discover what sets Desjardins apart from other employers. See why our growth strategy puts people first and how helping our employees shine is the key to our success. Discover what it is like to work for one of Canada’s top 10 employers! At Desjardins, we don’t offer you a job, we offer you job satisfaction. There’s a difference. We are currently expanding our Property and Casualty in-house legal department and have career opportunities for Articling Students in our Aurora, Toronto, and Mississauga offices.
What we offer*
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Competitive salary and annual bonus
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4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
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Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
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Group insurance including telemedicine
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Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
What you bring to the table
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Bachelor's degree in law
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A minimum of one year of relevant experience
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Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
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Completion of law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a Canadian University or receipt of a National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Certificate of Qualification by date of commencement of Articling
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This position must be considered as the experiential training component of the Lawyer Licensing Process for the purpose of being called to the Bar of Ontario
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Expert proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Collaborates, Decision quality, Situational adaptability, Teams
#LI-Hybrid
Trade Union
Non-unionized
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!
Job Family
Trainee (FG)
Unposting Date
2024-11-15
What We Do
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News
