Work term: 2026
Work term length: 10-months
From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life 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 — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.
What We’re Looking For:
- High-quality of work and ability to instill confidence in the lawyers with whom you work
- Exceptional analytical 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
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 law
- research and writing
- advocacy
- 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 trial 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 reflective of a full-time annual compensation. As this role is offered on a 10-month contract basis, the final compensation will be pro-rated to align with the contract duration and will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
