Careers
LAWYERS
ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT THE LAW?
As a lawyer, do you work hard and in return expect a dynamic and collaborative work environment?
Can you balance the concepts of superior results against timely and cost-effective service?
Can you handle a fast-paced, productive work schedule while maintaining a good sense of humour, enthusiasm for your work, and a genuine interest in your clients' affairs?
Are you committed to providing your clients with the highest quality of legal services?
Does your work ethic fit with our mission statement, "Achieve the best result in the shortest period of time for the least expense"?
Are you a motivated team player who enjoys professional challenges?
If this sounds like a fit for you, then we invite you to apply. McCague Borlack LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits in an atmosphere that serves as a strong base for the growth of a developing or established practice.
As well, McCague Borlack values and respects all diverse backgrounds, cultures, orientations, and traditions of our firm members, potential candidates, and the clients we serve. We are dedicated to providing excellence through our people, our work, and our relationships. To achieve these goals, we maintain our core value of diversity by recruiting the best people with the strongest legal skills to work in an environment that is free of discrimination.
We are currently hiring litigation lawyers. See our lawyer positions page for details.
ARTICLING STUDENTS
STUDENTS ARE OUR FUTURE!
Our students receive hands-on articling experience with exposure to all facets of litigation, including:
- Assisting counsel with pleadings, research, motions, factums, and trial preparation;
- Liaising with clients regularly, preparing updated client reports throughout litigation;
- Corresponding with insurance adjusters, Court personnel and/or Counsels;
- Undertaking legal research, preparing memoranda, and case summaries;
- Attending court when necessary (i.e. Motions, Trial Scheduling, Assignment Court);
- Accompanying counsel at Examinations for Discovery and Mediations;
- Any other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:
- A track record of academic excellence
- Demonstration of leadership skills and initiative, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with others
- A results-oriented focus and the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Demonstration of the ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously
- Strong verbal communication skills; ability to influence and communicate effectively
- Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
- Superior writing skills, including the ability to compile information from research, case files or verbal direction in order to draft documentation
- Proficient with the use of information technology tools such as Microsoft Office, etc.
- A team player who works well with others
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Summer Students - MB participates in the On-Campus Interview (OCI) process for summer student recruitment.
- Articling Students - We then hire our articling students from our pool of summer students.
To read up on our student program, please visit our student program section.
To read about our past students' experiences, read the student blog titled, "A Day in the Life."
CLERKS
CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO POSITIONS OPEN*
Work with our legal team to service clients in a hybrid / fully electronic environment.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Certification from a paralegal or law clerk program,
- 3+ years of solid clerking/subrogation experience,
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, is required,
- Exceptional organizational skills,
- Excellent written and oral communication skills,
- Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced legal environment,
- Able to meet very tight deadlines, and
- Works well both independently and within a team setting.
If you have these qualifications and enjoy a busy practice, you will never be bored here!
Interested applicants can email their resume, in confidence, to the attention of Ms. Stroscher at jobs@mccagueborlack.com.
LEGAL ASSISTANTS
MB is hiring a Legal Assistant for the Kitchener Office
- 5 to 10 years of litigation experience in both AB and Tort.
Responsibilities
- Open and Close files,
- Draft correspondence and other legal documents as required,
- Keep an up-to-date e-filing system,
- Schedule discoveries, mediations, and other important events,
- Manage calendar appointments,
- Maintain the utmost professionalism in a team environment,
- Communicate with clients, the courts, and opposing counsel, and
- Other duties as requested.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of litigation and insurance defence experience in both Tort & AB.
- Experience using Elite 3E and/or iManage DMS would be considered an asset.
- Work well under pressure and in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Professional communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Detail-oriented and consistent in producing excellent quality work, and
- Strong organizational and computer skills are required.
Our compensation package includes a competitive salary including benefits.
If you have the required experience and enjoy a busy practice, you will never be bored, and MB will be a good match for you.
McCague Borlack values and respects the diverse backgrounds, cultures, orientation, and traditions of all firm members, potential candidates, and the clients we serve. We are dedicated to providing excellence through our people, our work, and our relationships. To achieve these goals, we maintain our core value of diversity by recruiting the best people with the strongest legal skills to work in an environment that is free of discrimination.
If you are ready to make a change, we are ready to hire! Email your resume to Ms. Stroscher at jobs@mccagueborlack.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
ADMINISTRATION
DO YOU TAKE PRIDE IN A JOB DONE WELL?
As an administrative professional, do you work hard and expect an enjoyable work environment?
Can you balance the concepts of high-quality work with getting things done on a deadline?
Can you handle a fast-paced, productive work environment while maintaining a good sense of humour, enthusiasm for your work and a genuine interest in those you work with?
Are you committed to providing the highest quality services?
Does your work ethic fit with our mission statement, "Achieve the best result in the shortest period of time for the least expense?"
If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply*. McCague Borlack LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits. Please email your cover letter, resume and references to Ms Kathryn Stroscher at jobs@mccagueborlack.com.
OPEN POSITIONS