Legal InternCo-op

TD Bank

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Toronto - Canada

profile Monthly Salary: $ 45700 - 74400
Posted on: 3 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Type:

Internship/Co-op

Work Term:

Summer/Term 3

Work Location:

Toronto Ontario Canada

Hours:

35

Pay Details:

$45700 - $74400 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidates skills and experience job-related knowledge geographic location and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW


Co-op and Internship opportunities allow you to gain valuable work experience across a number of the businesses at TD. You will work with experienced colleagues receive world class training and be part of a community of students across TD where you will have an impact grow as individual and experience our culture of care.

Our Co-op/Intern Programming is offered with select Co-op and Internship roles and is designed to help you better understand the TD business build on critical career capabilities and broaden your professional network. This program is designed to complement your on-the job experience and features:

  • Leadership talks with key Leaders from across the organization
  • Lunch and Learns on topics such as Innovation
  • Diversity and Inclusion and Personal Branding and so much more

JOB DESCRIPTION

TD Insurance is part of TD Bank Group one of Canadas largest financial institutions. TD Insurance helps protect clients from the accidents of life with a wide range of products including credit protection life health travelhomeand auto insurance. With more than three million clients TD Insurance authorized products and services are available online over the phone and through a network of more than 1000 TD Canada Trust branches.

In Canada we have two lines of business General Insurance and Life and Health. Our General Insurance business is one of the top home and auto insurance groups in Canada and the national leader in group insurance and affinity marketing. Our Life and Health business is the number one provider of critical illness insurance and direct life and health insurance in Canada.

At TD Insurance we are committed to fostering an inclusive accessible environment. With a Canada-wide workforce of over 4000 employees and offices in Atlantic Canada Quebec Ontario and Alberta our company is always growing and can help you to grow. TD Insurance offers a stable and dynamic work environment where talent isappreciatedand professional development is taken seriously. More than just a job we offer rewarding careers.

Position Overview:

As an Articling Student you will under supervision provide assistance to support our lawyers in various stages of the litigation process with respect to the prosecution defence and resolution of lawsuits. This includes preparation of draft pleadings motion records documentary discovery involving issues of facts and law legal research and assistance in preparing cases for trial arbitration or other hearings.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Under supervision develop and review appropriate legal strategy for discovery investigation handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters; advise communicate and develop those strategies with TD Insurance Claims Representatives and Insured Clients as appropriate.
  • Prepare draft legal documents correspondence pleadings motions mediation and pre-trial/arbitration memorandums including those requiring legal research.
  • Perform legal research.
  • Attend with lawyer and/or summarize discoveries when necessary.
  • Review both the Claims records and legal files to respond to discovery demands and obtain answers to undertakings and other file documentation. Update/post in electronic system all relevant work completed on a file. Prepare document briefs.
  • Attend settlement conferences with Claims approval and under supervision of lawyer assist in the settlement of cases.
  • May assist in handling investigations including locating witnesses interviewing witnesses and obtaining evidence for trial.
  • Assist lawyers in mediation pre-trial trial and arbitration preparation.
  • May attend court conferences and pre-trial/arbitration hearings in conjunction with a lawyer. May assist lawyers at trial/arbitration.
  • May attend court on uncontested and consent motions and simple contested motions (according to local court/provincial jurisdictions).
  • Respond to Small Claims Court files to resolve disputes. May negotiate settlements or attend a Small Claims Court trial under lawyer supervision. May arrange payment plans with policyholders to recover monies owed.
  • Other duties may vary according to court/provincial jurisdictions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Currently enrolled in a law degree with LLB or J.D. from a recognized law school
  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree with the intent of going back to school at the start of your work term
  • Qualified to commence articling in August 2025 in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society of Ontario for a period of ten (10) months.
  • General knowledge of procedural and substantive law (insurance law an asset) basic knowledge of court procedures and basic understanding of the operations and requirements of insured clients and insurers.
  • Strong oral communication skills with a willingness to appear in court. Previous court mock trial mooting and/or legal clinic experience is an asset.
  • Excellent writing skills and the ability to draft clear concise and persuasive memoranda pleadings opinions and other legal documents.
  • Able to communicate effectively and professionally with policyholders counsel Judges Masters court personnel and professionals within the legal industry.
  • Able to work productively and efficiently under pressure.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.
  • Superior organizational skills with a strong work ethic and ability to multi-task.
  • Able to perform complex legal research writing and analysis.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This position is a 4-month work term and will commence May 4th 2026 to August 21st 2026
  • Applications must include a transcript cover letter (one letter-sized page or less) and a resume (maximum of 2 pages).
  • We welcome all applications; however we will only contact qualified candidates chosen for an interview. Thank you for your interest.
  • TD requires employees to reside in the country where the role is located irrespective of remote working arrangements
  • TD is committed to providing you with the best candidate experience and internship in these unique circumstances. As such work location and start dates are subject to change.

HOURS

Monday-Friday standard business hours

INCLUSIVENESS

At TD we are committed to fostering an inclusive accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Who We Are

TD is one of the worlds leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada the United States and around the world. More than 95000 TD colleagues bring their skills talent and creativity to the Bank those we serve and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience that is why we believe that all colleagues no matter where they work are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether youve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs were here to support you towards your goals. As an organization we keep growing and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary variable compensation and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits savings and retirement programs paid time off banking benefits and discounts career development and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
Were delighted that youre considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations training programs and a competitive benefits plan were committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations requirements.

Colleague Development
If youre interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills we want to help you succeed. Youll have regular career development and performance conversations with your manager as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues there are many different career paths within our organization at TD and were committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that youve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
Well reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if youd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms captioning for virtual interviews etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet

Required Experience:

Intern

Role Type:Internship/Co-opWork Term:Summer/Term 3Work Location:Toronto Ontario CanadaHours:35Pay Details:$45700 - $74400 CADTD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague ...
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