Job Description:

Acts as counsel to the TTC with a primary focus on personal injury and insurance litigation matters

Job Responsibilities:

Participation in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program
Providing day-to-day guidance and legal opinions on a variety of legal matters
Advocating, vigorously and professionally, before a judge, jury, arbitrator and/or mediator, where a reasonable settlement in the interest of the TTC and related stakeholders cannot be reached
Presenting cases to opposing counsel fairly and knowledgeably in order to bring about a reasonable settlement of the litigation in the interest of the TTC and related stakeholders
Representing TTC and its employees before various Ontario Courts and tribunals, including the Licence Appeal Tribunal of Ontario

Excellent negotiation and communication skills
You have conducted trials, arbitrations, and/or contested motions
Have strong understanding of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule
Sound judgement, strong organizational, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
You are a Litigation Lawyer with at least three years experienced in Insurance Defence.
You must have a Bachelor of Laws Degree or a Juris Doctorate and must be a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario
Strong knowledge of legal principles, procedures and practices; and a detailed understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure, Insurance Act and Regulations and Rules of
Evidence as related to liability and assessment of damages in a wide variety of areas including personal injury
Thorough familiarity with research methods and techniques

Company: Toronto Transit Commission

Job Category: Government

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Ajax, Ontario, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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