We are accepting résumés to fill Legal Assistant positions 

• Toronto Office - 5 to 10 years litigation experience in AB working directly with a partner / client manager. 
• Ottawa Office - 3 to 5 years litigatioin experience in insurance defence.
• Kitchener Office - Junior - recent graduate or less than 2 years litigation experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Opening and Closing files,
• Draft correspondence and other legal documents as required,
• Keep an up-to-date filing system,
• Schedule discoveries, mediations, and other important events,
• Managing calendar appointments,
• Maintain the utmost professionalism when communicating with clients, the court, and opposing counsel, and
• Other duties as requested.
   

The successful candidate(s) will have the following:

• Priority will be given to those with insurance defence experience - although everyone is encouraged to apply,
• Experience using Elite 3E would be considered an asset,
• Work well under pressure and in a busy, fast-paced environment,
• Professional communication skills, both written and oral,
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel,
• Detail oriented and consistently produces excellent work, and
• Organization and prioritizing skills.

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary including benefits, along with our pleasant working environment.

If you are a team player, this is a great opportunity. If your skills match our requirements, enjoy a busy practice, and are ready to make a move, we are ready to hire!

Email your resume to Ms. K. Stroscher at jobs@mccagueborlack.com.

Please include which office you are applying to along with 'Legal Assistant ' and where you first saw our ad in the subject line of your email.
(ie. Toronto, Legal Assistant, LinkedIn) Thank you.