Temporary position for 4 months
Candidates must include a Cover Letter, CV, and transcripts from both Law School and Undergraduate
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 short term summer opportunities for Law Students in our Aurora, Toronto, and/or Mississauga offices. As a summer law student this is an exciting opportunity to learn from, and assist, our experienced insurance defence litigators through legal research and preparing legal memoranda, drafting legal documents, shadowing litigation attendances, and other general support to the legal team.
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 a related field
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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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Currently enrolled in accredited program to obtain a law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a Canadian University or equivalency towards obtain National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Certificate of Qualification standing post graduation.
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Strong knowledge in legal research and computer literacy
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Strong knowledge and interest in civil litigation and advocacy
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Strong knowledge and interest in insurance law
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Strong knowledge in word processing and legal research using web-based services
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Advanced 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, Communicates effectively, Decision quality, Situational adaptability
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Trade Union (If applicable)
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
2025-02-21
Desjardins Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
11 King St W,, Toronto, ON , Canada, M5H 4C7
