Temporary position for 4 months. (May 4, – September 4, 2026)

Candidates must include a Cover Letter, CV, and transcripts from both Law School and Undergrad. (You will need to upload one document at a time in the accepted format).

Our Property and Casualty in house legal department has an exciting career opportunity for Law Students. We are offering short-term summer positions in our Aurora, Toronto, and/or Mississauga offices. These positions are an excellent fit for students who are interested in insurance law, civil litigation and advocacy. Our team of over 200 employees across 5 offices, including Toronto, Mississauga, Aurora, Ottawa, and Calgary. Independently carry a case load of litigation files, from start to finish, involving the defence of auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property, subrogation, and coverage work. As a summer law student, you’ll dive into meaningful work—supporting our insurance defence litigators through hands‑on legal research, drafting key documents, preparing memoranda, and shadowing real litigation proceedings, and providing general support across the legal team. It’s a chance to build practical skills, contribute to impactful files, and experience the pace of a fast‑moving legal team.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Salary range : $51 576 to $70 917 per year (Downtown Toronto)
• Salary range : $49 235 to $67 698 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.

#LI-Hybrid, #ON05*, #ON05-

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in law. Currently enrolled in accredited program to obtain a law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a Canadian University
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience 
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Intermediate knowledge in legal research and computer literacy, including use of web-based services
• Intermediate knowledge in civil litigation and advocacy
• Intermediate knowledge in insurance law

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

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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