Articling Student, Claims Litigation

Work term: 2027-2028

Work term length: 10-months

From classroom to experiential training to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose an articling placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and practical legal experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment. 

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

What We’re Looking For:

• High-quality work and ability to instill confidence in the lawyers with whom you work;
• Exceptional analytical, legal research, and document drafting skills;
• Superior communication skills, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work independently, handling numerous tasks and meeting multiple deadlines;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to decisively prioritize tasks and manage sometimes conflicting responsibilities;
• High levels of initiative, as well as visible enthusiasm and excitement for advocacy; and,
• The ideal candidate will desire challenging tasks and be flexible in terms of assignments.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Coursework in some or all of the following areas:
  • Tort
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Trial Advocacy and/or Mooting Competition
  • Civil Procedure
  • Evidence
  • Insurance Law
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint

What You’ll Experience:

• Experiential training and mentorship in areas of:
  • Professional responsibility
  • Fact investigation and legal research
  • Drafting and legal writing
  • Negotiation
  • Advocacy
• Attendance and participation in as many aspects of the litigation process as practicable, including:
  • Preparing affidavits
  • Developing a theory of the case
  • Conducting research on substantive and procedural issues
  • Attending motions, examinations for discovery, settlement and negotiation conferences, and mediations
• Opportunities to assist with preparing clients and witnesses for LAT hearings and Superior Court trials and attendance at pre-trial conferences
• Direction in formulating and articulating well-reasoned legal arguments, analyses, and submissions
• Regular feedback and evaluations on a formal and informal basis to hone your skills and become a successful advocate

Your application should include:

• Cover letter and Resume
• Law school and post-secondary transcripts
• A short sample of your previous writing (no more than 10 pages double-spaced)
• References

Did you know?

• We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.  
• We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.  
• We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighborhoods in which we live and work.  

What can Definity offer you?

• Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need. 
• Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration. 
• Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities. 
• Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism 
• Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our ESG work!

The salary range indicated for this position—$58,100 - $106,900 CAD— is stated as an annualized amount.

Application Deadline: Midnight on Friday, October 2, 2026

Interview Process:
Successful candidates will be selected for interviews after October 2, 2026.  Interviews will be held during the week of October 19, 2026.