Insurance Defence Associate – Contract

March 25, 2019

Miller Thomson prides itself on the quality of service provided to clients and our ability to attract and retain top legal talent. We deliver dynamic solutions and are uniquely pan-Canadian, offering legal services in more cities in the country than any other national firm.

Our Insurance Defence Group is seeking an energetic, team-oriented, and entrepreneurial Associate to join the team in our Waterloo office on a one-year contract.

Miller Thomson’s Insurance Defence lawyers are among the most prominent in their field. We handle a variety of insurance litigation matters for numerous insurance carriers and represent our clients in all levels of courts and administrative tribunals across Canada, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

A prominent area of our insurance practice involves the defence of property, casualty, life and disability claims through tort actions and accident benefits claims, including loss transfer and priority disputes.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent academic credentials
• 2-4 years of experience in insurance law (tort and accident benefits)
• A license to practice in Ontario
• Proven client and file management skills
• Strong analytical, communication and drafting skills
• An entrepreneurial attitude

Interested candidates with a desire to work with a national team, participate in complex files and develop their own practice should apply in confidence with a cover letter, résumé and law school transcripts through our website at www.millerthomson.com/en/careers/lawyers

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Management department of the nature of accommodations that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.