Student job, Articling

Temporary position for 8 months 

Candidates must include a Cover Letter, CV, and transcripts from both Law School and Undergrad (**You will need to upload one document at a time in the accepted format**) 

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* 

• Competitive salary and annual bonus 

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year, subject to LSO requirements 

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement 

• Group insurance including telemedicine 

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment 

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria. 
 

What you bring to the table  

• Bachelor's degree in law or in a related field 

• A minimum of one year of relevant experience 

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered 

• 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  

• 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 

• 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

• Advanced intermediate knowledge in legal research and computer literacy 

• Intermediate knowledge n civil litigation and advocacy 

• Intermediate knowledge in insurance law 

• Advanced intermediate knowledge in word processing and legal research using web-based services

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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!

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