Temporary position for 12 months.

The Law Clerk will provide essential support to Alberta Bodily Injury Claims Adjusters by reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing medical, and other relevant claims documentation related to bodily injury. This role is focused exclusively on creating clear, concise, and accurate summaries to help adjusters efficiently evaluate liability, causation, injury progression, treatment reasonableness, and overall claim exposure. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, and experienced in handling sensitive personal information with discretion and professionalism. At Desjardins, we value collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a team committed to delivering high-quality legal services and exceptional client support. If you're eager to learn and contribute in a meaningful way, this opportunity is for you! More specifically, you will be required to: 

• Review and summarize medical documentation, including clinical notes and records, diagnostic reports, physiotherapy reports, specialist assessments, surgical records, and discharge summaries.
• Identify key facts relevant to claim evaluation, including mechanism of injury, pre-existing conditions, treatment timelines, functional limitations, prognosis, and red flags.
• Prepare daily written summaries in a consistent format for easy consumption by Bodily Injury Claims Adjusters.
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and ensure compliance with privacy legislation and organizational protocols.
• Prioritize workload to meet daily and weekly summary expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with adjusters to clarify needs, adjust summary formats, and provide timely responses to information gaps.
• Support the Claims team’s goals of efficiency, accuracy, and timely claim resolution.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Salary range : $68 449 to $100 392 per year (Downtown Toronto)
• Salary range : $65 338 to $95 829 per year (Toronto suburbs)
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field 
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience with trials and/or hearing preparation
• Legal assistant experience
• Advanced knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and Insurance Defence Litigation, with an emphasis in Accident Benefits and Bodily Injury work
• Intermediate knowledge of court and tribunal filing systems

Action oriented, Collaborates, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Plans and aligns, Tech savvy

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

Legal Affairs (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-03-25

This position is actually vacant.

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