Legal Risk Analyst

About BridgePoint Financial

BridgePoint Financial has been the leading provider of specialized financial solutions for the Canadian litigation finance market for over 17 years by offering the most innovative and value-added funding solutions with an unwavering focus on client service. Our contributions to the rapidly evolving Canadian litigation finance market include important precedent decisions, creating the commercial market for legal cost indemnities and continuing market education initiatives. Our financing solutions include Settlement Loans, Inheritance Loans and Estate Practice Financing, Law Firm Funding (Expert Report and File-Specific Funding), Expropriation Financing, and Family Law.

This dynamic, rapidly growing business requires a professional who works well in a team, shows initiative, has a strong attention to detail, thinks creatively and strategically, has a ‘hands on’ attitude, is adaptable and has a desire to provide assistance where needed to further the objectives of the organization.

Position: Legal Risk Analyst

This hybrid position (fully remote may be considered depending on the candidate's location) is within our Risk Assessment team. The Legal Risk Analyst is responsible for assessing settlement loan applications, providing a written analysis of personal injury claims with respect to both liability and quantum with a strong emphasis on the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with both our law firm clients (lawyers/support staff) and our plaintiff clients.

You must have experience managing personal injury files from intake to settlement including, drafting opinions, mediation and pre-trial memos, with the ability to identify liability issues and assess quantum of damages under various heads.

As BridgePoint continues to grow and expand, experience in Family Law, Estates and/or Estate Litigation, would be an asset.

Key Responsibilities

Relationship Management

• Interaction with external clients and law firms with respect to loan inquiries and applications.
• Educate external clients and law firms on loan processes, terms and product options.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service to build and maintain strong relationship with clients, personal injury lawyers/clerks/law firms and educating them on BridgePoint’s various products, processes and services.
• Participating in various marketing initiatives including conferences, presentations to law firms, attendance at various networking events.

Risk Assessment

• Receive and act on loan applications from external clients and law firms, discussing same with both the applicant and counsel, requesting the appropriate information/documentation to complete due diligence and an assessment of the claim.
• Provide written reports and recommendations for financing of a client, including identification of risks and quantum of claim.
• Monitor the progress of legal claims that remain outstanding where BridgePoint has an ongoing security interest.
• Monitor and evaluate new developments in personal injury law that may have an impact on the business activities undertaken by BridgePoint in the jurisdictions in which is operates.
• Constant communication with team members to ensure excellence in client experience.
• Some marketing initiatives may be required from time to time including attendance at conferences/events when necessary.

Continuous Improvement

• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements and control procedures.
• Legal research and monitoring trends in personal injury decisions at both court and tribunal levels.
• Participating in continuing legal education and internal training opportunities

Education

College Diploma or Degree from a recognized Law Clerk or Paralegal program.

Skills & Qualifications

• Post-secondary education and qualification as a Law Clerk and/or Paralegal.
• 7+ years’ experience working as a Law Clerk and/or Paralegal in personal injury law, preferable for both plaintiff and defence firms.
• Preference will be given to those with experience in a variety of claim types: motor vehicle, slip and fall, occupier’s liability, STD/LTD, and assault.
• Solid background in/understanding of tort law and the differences between exposure and realistic recovery values.
• Knowledge of civil litigation procedures and insurance regulations in other provinces would be an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal language skills with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional ability to work well under pressure, efficiently handling multiple tasks and a strong ability to prioritize.
• Possess strong interpersonal and business development skills to maintain customer relationships with client companies.
• Possess advanced computer skills; ability to learn new processes and tools quickly is essential.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Team player - ability to work with people from multiple teams (primarily liaising with Risk Assessment, Loan Operations and Sales).
• Some travel, attendance at conferences and various events, ability to work outside of normal office hours as required.
• This is a HANDS-ON, ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES ROLE

Scope of responsibilities for this opportunity may change and will include, but not be limited to the above description.

Work with the industry's top talent on dynamic, engaging projects for the industry leader in this fast-growing business. Play a key role helping reinvent the industry. We take great pride in our work and the talented people who make up our company. We're always looking for highly skilled, driven people who value a collaborative, open environment and a flexible, professional culture.

Please apply via our Job Portal with your resume and cover letter. If you have any questions, or run into issues applying, please email [email protected]. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working at BridgePoint Financial.

BridgePoint is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter (or email).