Do you value integrity and innovation? How about passion and caring? Great! Us too, and that's why you'll fit right in. Our intentional culture promotes trust and participation, encouraging you to bring your heart and mind to work every day. Out-of-Scope Temporary, Full-Time Term: 1 Year Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) Division: SGI CANADA Closes: August 20th, 2025 Work Location: This role is eligible for hybrid work. This means you’ll have the flexibility of working from home and in the office on a scheduled rotation. There is an expectation that employees will be in the office two days per week. General Accountability Responsible for supporting Counsel in substantive legal work for SGI CANADA regional operations in Ontario. Prepares legal documents, coordinates legal files and provides administrative support for the Legal department. Responds to internal and external inquiries on the company’s position on files and the status of legal actions. This role requires extensive knowledge and application of legal concepts for litigation document development and provide research support and document management review. This role differs from that of a legal assistant in that law clerks are independently able to provide support to Counsel with respect to substantive legal drafting and file management. Key Accountabilities Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities – other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Litigation and Legal Document Support Independently prepares standard draft Statements of Claim, Statements of Defense, Affidavits of Documents, and Motion Records. Prepares summaries of productions. Assists with collection and summary of undertakings. Assists counsel in trial and discovery preparation, including organizing, scheduling of witnesses, and taking witness statements. Gathers and refers file material to opposing counsel as requested/directed. Prepares content for internal training seminars put on by counsel as required. Research and Precedent Management Assists in coordinating and maintaining both legal precedents and legal opinions prepared by the Legal department. Assesses and summarizes medical information, wage loss information, lists documents, chronology of medical history, wage loss history, and list of special damages as required by Counsel. Arranges independent medical examinations and organizes the necessary medical documents for such examination. Assists counsel in preparation of ad hoc oral and written legal advice to internal business clients on an as needed basis. People Leadership Actively contributes to and supports a culture of a high performing workforce. Participates in divisional succession plans, ensuring ongoing professional and career development and supports development in others. Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively deliver on strategic and corporate strategies. Is actively committed to leadership development across the company, supporting team and workforce readiness through mentoring, training and developmental opportunities. Corporate Management Enables the success of programs and policies that are in alignment with corporate, strategic and divisional strategies. Manages risk in area of authority. Ensures that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility. Education & Experience A two-year diploma from an accredited post-secondary education institution in a relevant field of study such as Law Clerk Diploma. 3 - 5 years of law clerk experience in personal injury or insurance defence. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and procedures of Canadian insurance law. Knowledge of industry standards relating to bodily injury and property insurance claims. Knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of local, provincial, and federal courts and agencies. Knowledge of legal document formatting requirements. Knowledge of litigation procedures and processes, including the Rules of Civil Procedure. Skill in preparing standardized written material, including routine legal correspondence, pleadings memos and reports. Diversity is a cornerstone of SGI. We believe all candidates should be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your accommodation requests to us at employeeleaves@sgi.sk.ca and we will work through your request with you. All information received will be kept confidential. Posting Close Date: August 20, 2025 As you prepare to submit your application, and cover letter if applicable, please highlight the achievements that demonstrate why you're a great candidate for this role. SGI has offered affordable insurance products and great service to our customers since 1945. SGI has 2 distinct operations — the Saskatchewan Auto Fund and SGI CANADA. The Auto Fund is Saskatchewan’s compulsory auto insurance program, operating the driver licensing and vehicle registration system. SGI CANADA is the property and casualty insurance division which offers products in Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario through a network independent insurance brokerages. SGI and SGI CANADA are Crown corporations, owned by the Government of Saskatchewan. Our culture is one of personal accountability, where all of us are empowered to be leaders. We encourage a growth mindset that sees change as an opportunity to learn, innovate and continuously improve. We value respectful collaboration and open communication where your voice is welcome and appreciated. Each of us has a role in SGI and SGI CANADA’s success and we acknowledge everyone’s contributions. We care about each other. We treat one another with kindness and celebrate each person’s uniqueness so we can all be our authentic selves at work. That’s because diversity, equity and inclusion are foundational to our culture and who we are. Different backgrounds and perspectives make for a vibrant and creative community where innovation flourishes. We offer more than a paycheque (although we do provide competitive pay!). Everyone at SGI and SGI CANADA enjoys great benefits, perks and options to balance work and everything else life sends their way. We also believe in you and your future career aspirations. Regardless of where you start, SGI and SGI CANADA will invest in you by supporting education, accreditation and professional development. If you have been referred for a job in our career section, please ensure you are using the referral link to submit your application. The link will trigger automatically to the email address provided by the referrer. 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