Litigation Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada MCCAGUE BORLACK LLP Full time

We are a **law firm** located in the heart of the **downtown Ottawa business community**, dedicated to all types of litigation and advocacy. While we have a strong focus on insurance defence work and insurance coverage litigation, our lawyers represent a variety of corporate and commercial entities, banks and financial companies, and individuals across the Province and Canada. Our lawyers regularly represent clients at trials, on appeals, and in alternative dispute resolution processes (ADR) by way of arbitration, mediation, and negotiation. We assist our clients by selecting the right strategy to resolve their legal problems. Our goal is to obtain the best result in the shortest time for the least expense.

We are looking for 2 litigation legal assistants to join our growing Ottawa team.

Areas of practice include both Tort and AB files working directly with lawyers and client relationship managers. If you are a team player, this is a great opportunity.

If you have **2 - 5 yrs. Litigation experience** and are ready to make a change - we are ready to hire. You will be responsible for a number of daily responsibilities, including but not limited to:

- Opening and Closing files
- Drafting correspondence and other legal documents as required
- Keeping an up-to-date filing system
- Schedule discoveries, mediations and other important dates
- Managing calendar appointments
- Communicate with opposing counsel, clients and the courts
- Maintain the utmost professionalism in a team environment
- Priority will be given to those with insurance defence experience in both Tort/AB
- Work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment
- Professional communication skills, both written and oral
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Detail oriented and consistent in quality of work
- Organization and prioritizing skills
- Strong communication, organizational and computer skills are a must.

**We offer a competitive salary with benefits.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Competitive

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $26,117.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- legal assistant: 2 years (required)



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