At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position is based out of Vancouver. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Legal Assistant, Labour and Employment, you will be:
Documents
- Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions, in accordance with the requirements set by the practice group.
- Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks, Billing Assistants, etc. where appropriate while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
Litigation
- Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
- Preparing basic court pleadings or other courtroom visuals.
- Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.
- Scheduling and coordinating discoveries, expert witnesses or other court-designated hearings. Monitoring evidence gathering.
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures as well as medical terminology where applicable.
File and Time Management
- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent files.
- Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.
- Managing key dates including physical bring forward system and updating calendars for assigned lawyers, including their meetings, appointments, due dates and client-related activities.
Lawyer / Client Support
- Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
Updating contact names and addresses in the client database on a regular basis.
- Coordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed catering or audio-visual equipment.
Mail, Fax and Phone Reception Functions
- Reviewing and routing incoming mail and fax communications; preparing and processing outgoing mail and faxes; and arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required.
- Receiving, handling, screening and/or directing incoming calls as directed by lawyers; responding to routine inquiries and requests from clients; and taking messages as required.
Financial and Administrative Functions
- Assisting with the preparation and finalization of time entry on a daily basis according to firm standards in preparation for Billing Assistant to process.
- Working with Finance to coordinate new Client and Matter openings (KYC);
- Coordinating activities with functional area staff (Office Services, Marketing, etc.), as needed.
- Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team.
Other
- Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
- Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position can be based out of Calgary. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Conference Services Coordinator, you will be:
- Under the guidance and direction of the Events Manager and the Event Specialists, the Events Coordinator will provide support on the planning and execution of in-person, hybrid and virtual events, including:
- Sourcing and booking venues, entertainment and other services
- Preparing onsite event materials
- Assisting with on-site event registration and delivery of events
- Preparing event debrief reports
- Creating and revising mailing lists based on targeting criteria.
- Preparing and coding invitations to be sent to clients using the firm’s event technology platform.
- Updating RSVPs and Attendance in Salesforce.
- Preparing event and management reports on metrics and analyzing data.
- Working collaboratively with other firm teams to ensure that event needs are fully met.
- Keeping the Events Manager informed of progress on projects, as well as any issues that require escalation.
- Work with Finance to process invoices.
- Additional projects as required.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post- Secondary education in business, marketing, communications, and/or diploma in event management as asset.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant business experience.
- Experience with virtual event platforms an asset.
- Bilingualism (French and English) – An asset but is not required.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite; ability to quickly learn and leverage new technology solutions. Experience working with Salesforce and SharePoint an asset.
- Professional maturity including strong interpersonal skills, tact and discretion.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work onsite.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Flexibility to work extra hours during peak periods, and regularly outside of normal business hours.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm.
- Competitive compensation including paid overtime.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position is based out of Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As an Events Coordinator, you will be:
- Under the guidance and direction of the Events Manager and the Event Specialists, the Events Coordinator will provide support on the planning and execution of in-person, hybrid and virtual events, including:
- Sourcing and booking venues, entertainment and other services
- Preparing onsite event materials
- Assisting with on-site event registration and delivery of events
- Preparing event debrief reports
- Creating and revising mailing lists based on targeting criteria.
- Preparing and coding invitations to be sent to clients using the firm’s event technology platform.
- Updating RSVPs and Attendance in Salesforce.
- Preparing event and management reports on metrics and analyzing data.
- Working collaboratively with other firm teams to ensure that event needs are fully met.
- Keeping the Events Manager informed of progress on projects, as well as any issues that require escalation.
- Work with Finance to process invoices.
- Additional projects as required.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post- Secondary education in business, marketing, communications, and/or diploma in event management as asset.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant business experience.
- Experience with virtual event platforms an asset.
- Bilingualism (French and English) – An asset but is not required.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite; ability to quickly learn and leverage new technology solutions. Experience working with Salesforce and SharePoint an asset.
- Professional maturity including strong interpersonal skills, tact and discretion.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work onsite.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
- Flexibility to work extra hours during peak periods, and regularly outside of normal business hours.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
Bilingualism is required for this position, being part of a collaborative, national team. The candidate will handle and follow up on various local and national requests from clients and lawyers, some of whom only understand and communicate in English. This position also requires the candidate to be able to interact seamlessly with colleagues and lawyers in our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. As we estimate majority of the work required for this position must be performed in English, and to ensure that the employee in this position can perform their duties autonomously and effectively, candidates for this position must be able to understand and communicate appropriately in French and English both orally and in writing.
This position can be based out of Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Proposal Specialist, you will be:
Proposal and Pitch Support
- Acting as Proposal Lead for the development of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Expressions of Interest (EOIs), pitch materials and collateral (in both French and English). This includes leading opportunities originating from clients nationally, and involves understanding the unique aspects of the legal market and collaborating with lawyers in each region to develop client-centric proposals that articulate the firm’s value and market differentiation. Responsibilities include:
- Working directly with Lawyers and members of the Clients and Markets team to draft RFPs, RFIs, EOIs, pitch materials and collateral,
- Providing strategic direction and insight, applying proposal best practices, and influencing and negotiating with stakeholders to ensure proposals and pitch materials are responsive, client-focused, and articulate the firm’s value and differentiation,
- Organizing and leading kick-off meetings to determine win themes and proposal and pricing strategy,
- Create first drafts using internal content and tools,
- Overseeing and finalizing client-ready RFPs and proposals (including production using our internal print shop and/or submission via procurement sites),
- Ensuring RFPs, proposals and pitches are tracked in the Firm’s business development databases.
- Reviewing procurement sites to identify potential new business opportunities. Working with lawyers on go/no go decisions.
- Leading, organizing and coordinating support for in-person pitches to clients and prospects, including drafting agendas, speaking notes, presentations, hand-outs, and associated credential materials, and facilitating dry-run practices.Leading and coordinating the response development for client reporting requests, including liaising with diverse firm
- stakeholders such as Finance, Inclusion Office, HR, IT, and more.
- Supporting lawyers with time-sensitive client requests for Firm credentials.
- Diarizing follow-ups with lawyers on proposal opportunities and tracking results in Firm databases.
- Providing support with respect to reporting of proposal statistics such as volume, win rate, proposals by industry, etc.
- Working with the Research and Information team to gather and distill client/prospect and industry intelligence to assist lawyers in the proposal process.
- Developing industry- and practice-focused proposal templates to improve efficiency.
Content Improvement and Management
- Undertaking the writing and editing of “stock” proposal content (in both French and English), including differentiators, value propositions, and content related to practice areas, industries and international markets, legal project management, client solutions, value-added services, pricing, and more.
- Updating Firm proposal tool with approved content.
- Providing support and guidance throughout the French translations process, working with our internal Translations team, and reviewing, revising and providing quality control for French proposal content.
Operational & Project Leadership
- Ensuring that processes and projects are effectively carried out within our Proposal team.
- Leading and supporting efficiency projects related to the continual upgrading and enhancement of our tools, content and processes.
- Developing and/or updating training tools and resources for the Proposal Team.
Other responsibilities
- Providing proposal process and development training to new employees and onboarding new Proposal Team members.
- Providing input and guidance on French-language client-facing communications.
- Providing support and input as needed on other important writing assignments critical to marketing and business development.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience, ideally with 2 years in a large professional services organization.
- Professional maturity, including strong interpersonal skills, tact and discretion.
- Fully bilingual (French and English) in both oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail in writing, editing, and budgeting.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
Bilingualism is required for this position, being part of a collaborative, national team. The candidate will handle and follow up on various local and national requests from clients and lawyers, some of whom only understand and communicate in English. This position also requires the candidate to be able to interact seamlessly with colleagues and lawyers in our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. As we estimate majority of the work required for this position must be performed in English, and to ensure that the employee in this position can perform their duties autonomously and effectively, candidates for this position must be able to understand and communicate appropriately in French and English both orally and in writing.
This position can be based out of Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Proposal Specialist, you will be:
Proposal and Pitch Support
- Acting as Proposal Lead for the development of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Expressions of Interest (EOIs), pitch materials and collateral (in both French and English). This includes leading opportunities originating from clients nationally, and involves understanding the unique aspects of the legal market and collaborating with lawyers in each region to develop client-centric proposals that articulate the firm’s value and market differentiation. Responsibilities include:
- Working directly with Lawyers and members of the Clients and Markets team to draft RFPs, RFIs, EOIs, pitch materials and collateral,
- Providing strategic direction and insight, applying proposal best practices, and influencing and negotiating with stakeholders to ensure proposals and pitch materials are responsive, client-focused, and articulate the firm’s value and differentiation,
- Organizing and leading kick-off meetings to determine win themes and proposal and pricing strategy,
- Create first drafts using internal content and tools,
- Overseeing and finalizing client-ready RFPs and proposals (including production using our internal print shop and/or submission via procurement sites),
- Ensuring RFPs, proposals and pitches are tracked in the Firm’s business development databases.
- Reviewing procurement sites to identify potential new business opportunities. Working with lawyers on go/no go decisions.
- Leading, organizing and coordinating support for in-person pitches to clients and prospects, including drafting agendas, speaking notes, presentations, hand-outs, and associated credential materials, and facilitating dry-run practices.Leading and coordinating the response development for client reporting requests, including liaising with diverse firm
- stakeholders such as Finance, Inclusion Office, HR, IT, and more.
- Supporting lawyers with time-sensitive client requests for Firm credentials.
- Diarizing follow-ups with lawyers on proposal opportunities and tracking results in Firm databases.
- Providing support with respect to reporting of proposal statistics such as volume, win rate, proposals by industry, etc.
- Working with the Research and Information team to gather and distill client/prospect and industry intelligence to assist lawyers in the proposal process.
- Developing industry- and practice-focused proposal templates to improve efficiency.
Content Improvement and Management
- Undertaking the writing and editing of “stock” proposal content (in both French and English), including differentiators, value propositions, and content related to practice areas, industries and international markets, legal project management, client solutions, value-added services, pricing, and more.
- Updating Firm proposal tool with approved content.
- Providing support and guidance throughout the French translations process, working with our internal Translations team, and reviewing, revising and providing quality control for French proposal content.
Operational & Project Leadership
- Ensuring that processes and projects are effectively carried out within our Proposal team.
- Leading and supporting efficiency projects related to the continual upgrading and enhancement of our tools, content and processes.
- Developing and/or updating training tools and resources for the Proposal Team.
Other responsibilities
- Providing proposal process and development training to new employees and onboarding new Proposal Team members.
- Providing input and guidance on French-language client-facing communications.
- Providing support and input as needed on other important writing assignments critical to marketing and business development.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience, ideally with 2 years in a large professional services organization.
- Professional maturity, including strong interpersonal skills, tact and discretion.
- Fully bilingual (French and English) in both oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail in writing, editing, and budgeting.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
Bilingualism is required for this position, being part of a collaborative, national team. The candidate will handle and follow up on various local and national requests from clients and lawyers, some of whom only understand and communicate in English. This position also requires the candidate to be able to interact seamlessly with colleagues and lawyers in our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. As we estimate majority of the work required for this position must be performed in English, and to ensure that the employee in this position can perform their duties autonomously and effectively, candidates for this position must be able to understand and communicate appropriately in French and English both orally and in writing.
This position can be based out of Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Proposal Specialist, you will be:
Proposal and Pitch Support
- Acting as Proposal Lead for the development of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Expressions of Interest (EOIs), pitch materials and collateral (in both French and English). This includes leading opportunities originating from clients nationally, and involves understanding the unique aspects of the legal market and collaborating with lawyers in each region to develop client-centric proposals that articulate the firm’s value and market differentiation. Responsibilities include:
- Working directly with Lawyers and members of the Clients and Markets team to draft RFPs, RFIs, EOIs, pitch materials and collateral,
- Providing strategic direction and insight, applying proposal best practices, and influencing and negotiating with stakeholders to ensure proposals and pitch materials are responsive, client-focused, and articulate the firm’s value and differentiation,
- Organizing and leading kick-off meetings to determine win themes and proposal and pricing strategy,
- Create first drafts using internal content and tools,
- Overseeing and finalizing client-ready RFPs and proposals (including production using our internal print shop and/or submission via procurement sites),
- Ensuring RFPs, proposals and pitches are tracked in the Firm’s business development databases.
- Reviewing procurement sites to identify potential new business opportunities. Working with lawyers on go/no go decisions.
- Leading, organizing and coordinating support for in-person pitches to clients and prospects, including drafting agendas, speaking notes, presentations, hand-outs, and associated credential materials, and facilitating dry-run practices.Leading and coordinating the response development for client reporting requests, including liaising with diverse firm
- stakeholders such as Finance, Inclusion Office, HR, IT, and more.
- Supporting lawyers with time-sensitive client requests for Firm credentials.
- Diarizing follow-ups with lawyers on proposal opportunities and tracking results in Firm databases.
- Providing support with respect to reporting of proposal statistics such as volume, win rate, proposals by industry, etc.
- Working with the Research and Information team to gather and distill client/prospect and industry intelligence to assist lawyers in the proposal process.
- Developing industry- and practice-focused proposal templates to improve efficiency.
Content Improvement and Management
- Undertaking the writing and editing of “stock” proposal content (in both French and English), including differentiators, value propositions, and content related to practice areas, industries and international markets, legal project management, client solutions, value-added services, pricing, and more.
- Updating Firm proposal tool with approved content.
- Providing support and guidance throughout the French translations process, working with our internal Translations team, and reviewing, revising and providing quality control for French proposal content.
Operational & Project Leadership
- Ensuring that processes and projects are effectively carried out within our Proposal team.
- Leading and supporting efficiency projects related to the continual upgrading and enhancement of our tools, content and processes.
- Developing and/or updating training tools and resources for the Proposal Team.
Other responsibilities
- Providing proposal process and development training to new employees and onboarding new Proposal Team members.
- Providing input and guidance on French-language client-facing communications.
- Providing support and input as needed on other important writing assignments critical to marketing and business development.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience, ideally with 2 years in a large professional services organization.
- Professional maturity, including strong interpersonal skills, tact and discretion.
- Fully bilingual (French and English) in both oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail in writing, editing, and budgeting.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
Bilingualism is required for this position, being part of a collaborative, national team. The candidate will handle and follow up on various local and national requests from clients and lawyers, some of whom only understand and communicate in English. This position also requires the candidate to be able to interact seamlessly with colleagues and lawyers in our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. As we estimate majority of the work required for this position must be performed in English, and to ensure that the employee in this position can perform their duties autonomously and effectively, candidates for this position must be able to understand and communicate appropriately in French and English both orally and in writing.
This position can be based out of Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Proposal Specialist , you will be:
Proposal and Pitch Support
- Acting as Proposal Lead for the development of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Expressions of Interest (EOIs), pitch materials and collateral (in both French and English). This includes leading opportunities originating from clients nationally, and involves understanding the unique aspects of the legal market and collaborating with lawyers in each region to develop client-centric proposals that articulate the firm’s value and market differentiation. Responsibilities include:
- Working directly with Lawyers and members of the Clients and Markets team to draft RFPs, RFIs, EOIs, pitch materials and collateral,
- Providing strategic direction and insight, applying proposal best practices, and influencing and negotiating with stakeholders to ensure proposals and pitch materials are responsive, client-focused, and articulate the firm’s value and differentiation,
- Organizing and leading kick-off meetings to determine win themes and proposal and pricing strategy,
- Create first drafts using internal content and tools,
- Overseeing and finalizing client-ready RFPs and proposals (including production using our internal print shop and/or submission via procurement sites),
- Ensuring RFPs, proposals and pitches are tracked in the Firm’s business development databases.
- Reviewing procurement sites to identify potential new business opportunities. Working with lawyers on go/no go decisions.
- Leading, organizing and coordinating support for in-person pitches to clients and prospects, including drafting agendas, speaking notes, presentations, hand-outs, and associated credential materials, and facilitating dry-run practices.Leading and coordinating the response development for client reporting requests, including liaising with diverse firm
- stakeholders such as Finance, Inclusion Office, HR, IT, and more.
- Supporting lawyers with time-sensitive client requests for Firm credentials.
- Diarizing follow-ups with lawyers on proposal opportunities and tracking results in Firm databases.
- Providing support with respect to reporting of proposal statistics such as volume, win rate, proposals by industry, etc.
- Working with the Research and Information team to gather and distill client/prospect and industry intelligence to assist lawyers in the proposal process.
- Developing industry- and practice-focused proposal templates to improve efficiency.
Content Improvement and Management
- Undertaking the writing and editing of “stock” proposal content (in both French and English), including differentiators, value propositions, and content related to practice areas, industries and international markets, legal project management, client solutions, value-added services, pricing, and more.
- Updating Firm proposal tool with approved content.
- Providing support and guidance throughout the French translations process, working with our internal Translations team, and reviewing, revising and providing quality control for French proposal content.
Operational & Project Leadership
- Ensuring that processes and projects are effectively carried out within our Proposal team.
- Leading and supporting efficiency projects related to the continual upgrading and enhancement of our tools, content and processes.
- Developing and/or updating training tools and resources for the Proposal Team.
Other responsibilities
- Providing proposal process and development training to new employees and onboarding new Proposal Team members.
- Providing input and guidance on French-language client-facing communications.
- Providing support and input as needed on other important writing assignments critical to marketing and business development.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience, ideally with 2 years in a large professional services organization.
- Professional maturity, including strong interpersonal skills, tact and discretion.
- Fully bilingual (French and English) in both oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail in writing, editing, and budgeting.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position is based out of Vancouver. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Billing Analyst, you will be:
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with billing lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, external and internal clients and management.
- Ensuring time is entered by set deadlines and following up with lawyers and paralegals where necessary. Preparing, printing and reviewing of prebills (electronically or physically) in a timely manner, monthly, quarterly or on request, including any necessary follow up with others in the Firm and revising according to client billing guidelines and Firm standards and policies.
- Monitoring and reviewing of outstanding WIP (Work In Progress) and following up with lawyers and paralegals to ensure timely billing. Tracking contingency files, closings and other milestone billing arrangements and reporting on status of such files to direct supervisor, including requirement for WIP provisions.
- Preparing various reports and spreadsheets related to time, billing, receivables, etc. for lawyers/paralegals and/or external clients where applicable.
- Issue invoices as instructed by lawyers and in accordance with client billing guidelines and Firm standards and policies -including, but not limited to: narrative edits, transfers, splits, obtaining approval for and applying fee adjustments, creating PDF, delimited or XML file invoices for ebilling clients, based on such client’s requirements.
- Ensuring invoices and supporting documents are forwarded to client in a timely manner, by mail, email or uploading through or into various e-billing sites/e-billing platforms as per the Firms standards and policies.
- Liaising with Finance Department to ensure client codes and contract specifications are up-to date and procedures are followed.
- Liaising with E-billing Team with respect to any rejected invoices during e-billing submissions.
- Completing online status reports and budgets in e-billing systems for various clients in coordination with lawyers and legal assistants.
- Acting as monitor for specific clients and/or matters when Alternate Fee Arrangements are in place. Ensuring that special rates and discounts are applied to each invoice. Monitoring thresholds and other milestones and updating billing lawyer on status. Providing reports and ensuring compliance with all special arrangements.
- Acting as liaison between lawyers/LA’s and Finance, providing assistance re accounting or financial queries to ensure client needs are met.
- Responsible for initial collection inquiry with external clients. Escalating billing concerns/issues to billing lawyer for direction on next steps. When necessary, cancelling and re-issuing invoices or creating credit notes in accordance with Firm policies. If applicable, forwarding problematic client collections to Collection Department for follow-up.
- Obtaining additional information relating to special arrangements and/or information required for setup for e-billing matters, and assisting E-billing team to ensure matters are set up promptly.
- Liaising with Billings Team to manage requests sent to team inbox and support team with workload during high production times and absences on team.
- Maintaining accurate and up to date records of all approvals and directions as per the Firms standards and policies via uploading necessary documentation into appropriate databases.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post-Secondary education in Accounting is required, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience, including client service, billing, collections and\or accounts receivable, preferably in a professional services firm.
- Familiarity\Experience with Aderant Expert or a similar accounting system would be an asset.
- Strong time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, set schedules and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of business and legal terminology.
- Capacity to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with internal and external clients.
- Flexibility to work overtime during peak billing periods (including but not limited to month-end, quarter-end, year-end, etc.).
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position is based out of Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Legal Assistant (Litigation), you will be:
Documents
- Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions, in accordance with the requirements set by the practice group.
- Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks, Billing Assistants, etc. where appropriate while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
Litigation
- Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
- Preparing basic court pleadings or other courtroom visuals.
- Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.
- Scheduling and coordinating discoveries, expert witnesses or other court-designated hearings. Monitoring evidence gathering.
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures as well as medical terminology where applicable.
File and Time Management
- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent files.
- Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.
- Managing key dates including physical bring forward system and updating calendars for assigned lawyers, including their meetings, appointments, due dates and client-related activities.
Lawyer / Client Support
- Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
Updating contact names and addresses in the client database on a regular basis.
- Coordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed catering or audio-visual equipment.
Mail, Fax and Phone Reception Functions
- Reviewing and routing incoming mail and fax communications; preparing and processing outgoing mail and faxes; and arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required.
- Receiving, handling, screening and/or directing incoming calls as directed by lawyers; responding to routine inquiries and requests from clients; and taking messages as required.
Financial and Administrative Functions
- Assisting with the preparation and finalization of time entry on a daily basis according to firm standards in preparation for Billing Assistant to process.
- Working with Finance to coordinate new Client and Matter openings (KYC);
- Coordinating activities with functional area staff (Office Services, Marketing, etc.), as needed.
- Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team.
Other
- Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
- Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position can be based out of Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary or Montreal. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Business Development Coordinator, you will be:
- Supporting various marketing and business development initiatives for the Firm’s International Markets Group and other identified industry groups, including acting as a liaison with partners, tracking initiatives, managing schedules and calendar invites, submitting invoices for payment, following up with stakeholders, updating data and preparing reports.
- Providing support for marketing, business development, and go-to-market strategy initiatives, with guidance and support from and in collaboration with Clients & Markets Leads for industries and practice groups.
- Supporting lawyers with time-sensitive client requests for firm information related to identified industry groups such as credential packages, info sheets and deal lists.
- Fulfilling industry sponsorship requests by working with lawyers and other team members, including preparing and submitting branding, lawyer profiles, signage, marketing materials and reviewing sponsorship contracts.
- Gathering client/prospect and industry intelligence with support from the Research and Information group.
- Assisting in the planning, scheduling and preparation for various meetings and/or conferences.
- Ensuring marketing materials related to initiatives are up-to-date.
- Regularly updating and maintaining the Firm’s referral and visits databases, including generation of reports, follow ups and inputting data.
- Providing the initiative leader with various reports related to different markets including expense budgeting.
- Providing support on special initiatives projects and to the Marketing and Business Development team, as necessary.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
- Two years of relevant experience, preferably in a professional or legal services firm
- Strong communication skills, including business writing skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way with a great attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
- Team player and go-getter who can work under little supervision
- Self-starter attitude, with a proactive, problem-solving approach. Confident making day-to-day decisions, but also knows when to escalate and seek supervisory assistance.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a professional exterior.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite; ability to quickly learn and leverage new technology solutions. Experience working with
- Salesforce and SharePoint an asset.
- Excellent word processing, spelling, grammar, editing and proof-reading skills.
- Ability to proactively engage with multiple stakeholders in a matrix reporting system.
- Flexibility to work occasional overtime to support events outside of regular working hours.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position can be based out of Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary or Montreal. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Business Development Coordinator, you will be:
- Supporting various marketing and business development initiatives for the Firm’s International Markets Group and other identified industry groups, including acting as a liaison with partners, tracking initiatives, managing schedules and calendar invites, submitting invoices for payment, following up with stakeholders, updating data and preparing reports.
- Providing support for marketing, business development, and go-to-market strategy initiatives, with guidance and support from and in collaboration with Clients & Markets Leads for industries and practice groups.
- Supporting lawyers with time-sensitive client requests for firm information related to identified industry groups such as credential packages, info sheets and deal lists.
- Fulfilling industry sponsorship requests by working with lawyers and other team members, including preparing and submitting branding, lawyer profiles, signage, marketing materials and reviewing sponsorship contracts.
- Gathering client/prospect and industry intelligence with support from the Research and Information group.
- Assisting in the planning, scheduling and preparation for various meetings and/or conferences.
- Ensuring marketing materials related to initiatives are up-to-date.
- Regularly updating and maintaining the Firm’s referral and visits databases, including generation of reports, follow ups and inputting data.
- Providing the initiative leader with various reports related to different markets including expense budgeting.
- Providing support on special initiatives projects and to the Marketing and Business Development team, as necessary.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
- Two years of relevant experience, preferably in a professional or legal services firm
- Strong communication skills, including business writing skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way with a great attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
- Team player and go-getter who can work under little supervision
- Self-starter attitude, with a proactive, problem-solving approach. Confident making day-to-day decisions, but also knows when to escalate and seek supervisory assistance.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a professional exterior.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite; ability to quickly learn and leverage new technology solutions. Experience working with
- Salesforce and SharePoint an asset.
- Excellent word processing, spelling, grammar, editing and proof-reading skills.
- Ability to proactively engage with multiple stakeholders in a matrix reporting system.
- Flexibility to work occasional overtime to support events outside of regular working hours.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position can be based out of Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary or Montreal. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Business Development Coordinator, you will be:
- Supporting various marketing and business development initiatives for the Firm’s International Markets Group and other identified industry groups, including acting as a liaison with partners, tracking initiatives, managing schedules and calendar invites, submitting invoices for payment, following up with stakeholders, updating data and preparing reports.
- Providing support for marketing, business development, and go-to-market strategy initiatives, with guidance and support from and in collaboration with Clients & Markets Leads for industries and practice groups.
- Supporting lawyers with time-sensitive client requests for firm information related to identified industry groups such as credential packages, info sheets and deal lists.
- Fulfilling industry sponsorship requests by working with lawyers and other team members, including preparing and submitting branding, lawyer profiles, signage, marketing materials and reviewing sponsorship contracts.
- Gathering client/prospect and industry intelligence with support from the Research and Information group.
- Assisting in the planning, scheduling and preparation for various meetings and/or conferences.
- Ensuring marketing materials related to initiatives are up-to-date.
- Regularly updating and maintaining the Firm’s referral and visits databases, including generation of reports, follow ups and inputting data.
- Providing the initiative leader with various reports related to different markets including expense budgeting.
- Providing support on special initiatives projects and to the Marketing and Business Development team, as necessary.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
- Two years of relevant experience, preferably in a professional or legal services firm
- Strong communication skills, including business writing skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way with a great attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
- Team player and go-getter who can work under little supervision
- Self-starter attitude, with a proactive, problem-solving approach. Confident making day-to-day decisions, but also knows when to escalate and seek supervisory assistance.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a professional exterior.
- Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
- Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite; ability to quickly learn and leverage new technology solutions. Experience working with
- Salesforce and SharePoint an asset.
- Excellent word processing, spelling, grammar, editing and proof-reading skills.
- Ability to proactively engage with multiple stakeholders in a matrix reporting system.
- Flexibility to work occasional overtime to support events outside of regular working hours.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
Bilingualism is required as this is a collaborative role at the national level and the candidate will be handling and following up on various requests from clients and third parties who only understand and communicate in English. This position also requires the candidate to be able to interact seamlessly with colleagues in our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. As we estimate that more than 60% of the work required for this position must be performed in English, and in order to ensure that the employee in this position can perform their duties autonomously and effectively, candidates for this position must be able to communicate appropriately in French and English both orally and in writing.
This position is based out of Montreal. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Manager, Total Rewards, you will be:
- Ensuring consistent and efficient pay and benefits services are provided to the Firm through a shared service model.
- Assuming the responsibility for coaching and engaging direct reports, including employee performance management and development, as well as maintaining and fostering positive relationships with employees in the workplace.
- Acting as a benefits specialist within the Firm and providing expert advice on benefits and compensation at a national level.
- Implementing continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives with respect to benefits management in order to optimize our work methods and ensure business continuity.
- Being responsible for escalating problems for resolution with respect to compensation and benefits.
- Participating in the implementation of total rewards policies and programs across the Firm, including the annual salary review process, the incentive compensation programs and the group benefits enrolment and renewal programs.
- Participating in the optimization of the shared services model in order to ensure the continuous improvement of performance as well as of the processes supporting the implementation of human resources policies and programs.
- Participating in the preparation of the annual benefits budget.
- Managing the Firm’s leave and disability programs and ensuring their sound governance.
- Participating in the development of a consistent approach in the management of total rewards aligned with the work culture and organizational objectives.
- Ensuring that total rewards practices comply with applicable laws (pay equity, human rights, etc.).
- Using various methods, techniques and analyses to take decisions based on data pertaining to direct compensation, indirect compensation and non-financial compensation.
- Participating in salary surveys and surveys on working conditions in the job market in order to assess the competitiveness of the Firm’s salary rates and benefits.
- Managing the Firm’s expense reimbursement programs covering physical fitness activities, tuition fees, technology and professional membership dues.
- Managing the activities pertaining to the payment of annual professional membership dues as well as the renewal of professional liability insurance and professional association memberships throughout the Firm.
- Participating in the creation of communication strategies to support the Firm’s human resources policies and the management of HR programs, including developing presentations or training materials and leading information or training sessions for the Firm’s members.
- Conducting continuous research on emerging trends and issues as well as best practices.
- Maintaining their professional knowledge regarding compensation and benefits through on going participation in educational workshops and membership in professional associations.
- Participating in and managing HR projects related to human resources initiatives and the Total Rewards Centre of Excellence.
- Supporting the HR Director (Quebec Region) | Total Rewards in managing the human resources activities of the region.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Undergraduate university degree in human resources or business administration.
- Professional certification from the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist program.
- Six to ten years experience in the field, part of which in a supervisory role focused on the management and administration of benefits programs on a national scale.
- Pleasant and easy going personality with strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbal and written) usable at all levels within the organization.
- Able to handle confidential information, demonstrate tact and discretion in dealings with people and/or sensitive issues.
- Able to prioritize, including excellent time management and planning skills. Takes initiatives to manage effectively workload fluctuations. Able to meet critical deadlines, with strict attention to detail.
- Exercising rigour, demonstrating an ability to analyse and synthesize as well as the skills required to optimize processes.
- Ability to carry out job responsibilities with minimal supervision. Efficient in everyday decision making but knows when to seek supervisory assistance.
- Works well under pressure and adjusts to the changing needs of the Firm. Can function in a fast-paced environment while remaining composed.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite software, particularly Excel, in which an intermediate-to-advanced proficiency is required.
- Knowledge of Canadian laws, regulations and programs pertaining to benefits.
- Bilingualism (French and English), written and spoken.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm.
- Competitive compensation.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The employee in this position will be part of a national team in which they will work with lawyers and professionals in all of our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. An employee in this position will be expected to supervise staff who provide administrative services in English or French for clients, lawyers or professionals who understand and communicate only in English or French. It is necessary for the proper functioning of the operations to have a bilingual Supervisor to respond to requests as required. Bilingualism (French and English) is therefore a requirement for this position.
This position can be based out of Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal or Quebec City. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Supervisor, Legal Support Services, you will be:
- Monitor the workload as assessed by Intake and reprioritize as required.
- Monitoring processes and procedures that impact metrics to ensure duties are performed efficiently. Identifying process or procedure improvements and submitting recommendations for change to Senior Manager, LASG, when necessary.
- Ensuring compliance with LASG Quality Assurance process and ensuring the quality and accuracy of completed work meets the standards expected by the LASG clients.
- Assisting with the preparation of reports related to productivity statistics as directed by Senior Manager, Resource Centre. Producing reports on department activities monthly and on an as needed basis.
- Acting as a liaison between LASG, DSG and their clients regarding workflow and to address escalated concerns and/or issues.
- Ensuring LASG staffing levels are appropriate to meet client needs. This includes recruiting for overtime assistance when necessary and approving vacation or other absence requests, lunch breaks, back-up supports and coverage schedules
Staff Supervision
- Supervising and directing all functional day to day activities. Monitoring and managing performance of direct reports including performance evaluations. Holding staff accountable for performance expectations and results. Conducting touchpoints and providing guidance and feedback when necessary. Providing coaching to staff in areas such as service quality, client service, standards and needs of the business.
- Making recommendations to Senior Manager, LASG, regarding exceptional performance rewards, disciplinary actions and/or terminations.
- Participating in the hiring of new employees including assisting the Senior Manager, LASG with recruitment, screening, selection and orientation.
Training
- Mentoring new hires and providing guidance to staff regarding LASG work, processes and procedures.
- Assessing the skill level of staff and, where necessary, identifying training required.
- Creating training material/documentation for staff. This includes remaining current with technology and technological changes, and attending technology training sessions.
- Participating in or leading staff training sessions.
- Participating in any projects as required by the Firm or related to LASG.
Other
- Conducting presentations for new clients regarding LASG Services.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post-secondary diploma (office administration, legal specialization or related field).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory role is required in addition to previous experience as a Legal Assistant. Knowledge of both Litigation and Business Law practices would be an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with departmental metrics and data analysis tools.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work according to clients’ requirements.
- Solution oriented, problem solving and negotiation skills in order to successfully resolve any schedule conflicts. Proven ability to work well under pressure, to adjust to changing needs of the Firm and to multi-task while demonstrating composure and the ability to handle stress and tight timelines.
- Well developed interpersonal skills and evidence of strong customer service orientation
- Excellent communications skills in English and French (verbal and written) are required.
- Well organized with meticulous attention to detail and strong proof-reading skills.
- Recognized ability to transfer knowledge in an efficient, pleasant and effective way, using a variety of techniques.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The employee in this position will be part of a national team in which they will work with lawyers and professionals in all of our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. An employee in this position will be expected to supervise staff who provide administrative services in English or French for clients, lawyers or professionals who understand and communicate only in English or French. It is necessary for the proper functioning of the operations to have a bilingual Supervisor to respond to requests as required. Bilingualism (French and English) is therefore a requirement for this position.
This position can be based out of Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal or Quebec City. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Supervisor, Legal Support Services, you will be:
- Monitor the workload as assessed by Intake and reprioritize as required.
- Monitoring processes and procedures that impact metrics to ensure duties are performed efficiently. Identifying process or procedure improvements and submitting recommendations for change to Senior Manager, LASG, when necessary.
- Ensuring compliance with LASG Quality Assurance process and ensuring the quality and accuracy of completed work meets the standards expected by the LASG clients.
- Assisting with the preparation of reports related to productivity statistics as directed by Senior Manager, Resource Centre. Producing reports on department activities monthly and on an as needed basis.
- Acting as a liaison between LASG, DSG and their clients regarding workflow and to address escalated concerns and/or issues.
- Ensuring LASG staffing levels are appropriate to meet client needs. This includes recruiting for overtime assistance when necessary and approving vacation or other absence requests, lunch breaks, back-up supports and coverage schedules
Staff Supervision
- Supervising and directing all functional day to day activities. Monitoring and managing performance of direct reports including performance evaluations. Holding staff accountable for performance expectations and results. Conducting touchpoints and providing guidance and feedback when necessary. Providing coaching to staff in areas such as service quality, client service, standards and needs of the business.
- Making recommendations to Senior Manager, LASG, regarding exceptional performance rewards, disciplinary actions and/or terminations.
- Participating in the hiring of new employees including assisting the Senior Manager, LASG with recruitment, screening, selection and orientation.
Training
- Mentoring new hires and providing guidance to staff regarding LASG work, processes and procedures.
- Assessing the skill level of staff and, where necessary, identifying training required.
- Creating training material/documentation for staff. This includes remaining current with technology and technological changes, and attending technology training sessions.
- Participating in or leading staff training sessions.
- Participating in any projects as required by the Firm or related to LASG.
Other
- Conducting presentations for new clients regarding LASG Services.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post-secondary diploma (office administration, legal specialization or related field).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory role is required in addition to previous experience as a Legal Assistant. Knowledge of both Litigation and Business Law practices would be an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with departmental metrics and data analysis tools.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work according to clients’ requirements.
- Solution oriented, problem solving and negotiation skills in order to successfully resolve any schedule conflicts. Proven ability to work well under pressure, to adjust to changing needs of the Firm and to multi-task while demonstrating composure and the ability to handle stress and tight timelines.
- Well developed interpersonal skills and evidence of strong customer service orientation
- Excellent communications skills in English and French (verbal and written) are required.
- Well organized with meticulous attention to detail and strong proof-reading skills.
- Recognized ability to transfer knowledge in an efficient, pleasant and effective way, using a variety of techniques.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The employee in this position will be part of a national team in which they will work with lawyers and professionals in all of our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. An employee in this position will be expected to supervise staff who provide administrative services in English or French for clients, lawyers or professionals who understand and communicate only in English or French. It is necessary for the proper functioning of the operations to have a bilingual Supervisor to respond to requests as required. Bilingualism (French and English) is therefore a requirement for this position.
This position can be based out of Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal or Quebec City. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Supervisor, Legal Support Services, you will be:
- Monitor the workload as assessed by Intake and reprioritize as required.
- Monitoring processes and procedures that impact metrics to ensure duties are performed efficiently. Identifying process or procedure improvements and submitting recommendations for change to Senior Manager, LASG, when necessary.
- Ensuring compliance with LASG Quality Assurance process and ensuring the quality and accuracy of completed work meets the standards expected by the LASG clients.
- Assisting with the preparation of reports related to productivity statistics as directed by Senior Manager, Resource Centre. Producing reports on department activities monthly and on an as needed basis.
- Acting as a liaison between LASG, DSG and their clients regarding workflow and to address escalated concerns and/or issues.
- Ensuring LASG staffing levels are appropriate to meet client needs. This includes recruiting for overtime assistance when necessary and approving vacation or other absence requests, lunch breaks, back-up supports and coverage schedules
Staff Supervision
- Supervising and directing all functional day to day activities. Monitoring and managing performance of direct reports including performance evaluations. Holding staff accountable for performance expectations and results. Conducting touchpoints and providing guidance and feedback when necessary. Providing coaching to staff in areas such as service quality, client service, standards and needs of the business.
- Making recommendations to Senior Manager, LASG, regarding exceptional performance rewards, disciplinary actions and/or terminations.
- Participating in the hiring of new employees including assisting the Senior Manager, LASG with recruitment, screening, selection and orientation.
Training
- Mentoring new hires and providing guidance to staff regarding LASG work, processes and procedures.
- Assessing the skill level of staff and, where necessary, identifying training required.
- Creating training material/documentation for staff. This includes remaining current with technology and technological changes, and attending technology training sessions.
- Participating in or leading staff training sessions.
- Participating in any projects as required by the Firm or related to LASG.
Other
- Conducting presentations for new clients regarding LASG Services.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post-secondary diploma (office administration, legal specialization or related field).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory role is required in addition to previous experience as a Legal Assistant. Knowledge of both Litigation and Business Law practices would be an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with departmental metrics and data analysis tools.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work according to clients’ requirements.
- Solution oriented, problem solving and negotiation skills in order to successfully resolve any schedule conflicts. Proven ability to work well under pressure, to adjust to changing needs of the Firm and to multi-task while demonstrating composure and the ability to handle stress and tight timelines.
- Well developed interpersonal skills and evidence of strong customer service orientation
- Excellent communications skills in English and French (verbal and written) are required.
- Well organized with meticulous attention to detail and strong proof-reading skills.
- Recognized ability to transfer knowledge in an efficient, pleasant and effective way, using a variety of techniques.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The employee in this position will be part of a national team in which they will work with lawyers and professionals in all of our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. An employee in this position will be expected to supervise staff who provide administrative services in English or French for clients, lawyers or professionals who understand and communicate only in English or French. It is necessary for the proper functioning of the operations to have a bilingual Supervisor to respond to requests as required. Bilingualism (French and English) is therefore a requirement for this position.
This position can be based out of Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal or Quebec City. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Supervisor, Legal Support Services, you will be:
- Monitor the workload as assessed by Intake and reprioritize as required.
- Monitoring processes and procedures that impact metrics to ensure duties are performed efficiently. Identifying process or procedure improvements and submitting recommendations for change to Senior Manager, LASG, when necessary.
- Ensuring compliance with LASG Quality Assurance process and ensuring the quality and accuracy of completed work meets the standards expected by the LASG clients.
- Assisting with the preparation of reports related to productivity statistics as directed by Senior Manager, Resource Centre. Producing reports on department activities monthly and on an as needed basis.
- Acting as a liaison between LASG, DSG and their clients regarding workflow and to address escalated concerns and/or issues.
- Ensuring LASG staffing levels are appropriate to meet client needs. This includes recruiting for overtime assistance when necessary and approving vacation or other absence requests, lunch breaks, back-up supports and coverage schedules
Staff Supervision
- Supervising and directing all functional day to day activities. Monitoring and managing performance of direct reports including performance evaluations. Holding staff accountable for performance expectations and results. Conducting touchpoints and providing guidance and feedback when necessary. Providing coaching to staff in areas such as service quality, client service, standards and needs of the business.
- Making recommendations to Senior Manager, LASG, regarding exceptional performance rewards, disciplinary actions and/or terminations.
- Participating in the hiring of new employees including assisting the Senior Manager, LASG with recruitment, screening, selection and orientation.
Training
- Mentoring new hires and providing guidance to staff regarding LASG work, processes and procedures.
- Assessing the skill level of staff and, where necessary, identifying training required.
- Creating training material/documentation for staff. This includes remaining current with technology and technological changes, and attending technology training sessions.
- Participating in or leading staff training sessions.
- Participating in any projects as required by the Firm or related to LASG.
Other
- Conducting presentations for new clients regarding LASG Services.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post-secondary diploma (office administration, legal specialization or related field).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory role is required in addition to previous experience as a Legal Assistant. Knowledge of both Litigation and Business Law practices would be an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with departmental metrics and data analysis tools.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work according to clients’ requirements.
- Solution oriented, problem solving and negotiation skills in order to successfully resolve any schedule conflicts. Proven ability to work well under pressure, to adjust to changing needs of the Firm and to multi-task while demonstrating composure and the ability to handle stress and tight timelines.
- Well developed interpersonal skills and evidence of strong customer service orientation
- Excellent communications skills in English and French (verbal and written) are required.
- Well organized with meticulous attention to detail and strong proof-reading skills.
- Recognized ability to transfer knowledge in an efficient, pleasant and effective way, using a variety of techniques.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The employee in this position will be part of a national team in which they will work with lawyers and professionals in all of our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. An employee in this position will be expected to supervise staff who provide administrative services in English or French for clients, lawyers or professionals who understand and communicate only in English or French. It is necessary for the proper functioning of the operations to have a bilingual Supervisor to respond to requests as required. Bilingualism (French and English) is therefore a requirement for this position.
This position can be based out of Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal or Quebec City. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Supervisor, Legal Support Services, you will be:
- Monitor the workload as assessed by Intake and reprioritize as required.
- Monitoring processes and procedures that impact metrics to ensure duties are performed efficiently. Identifying process or procedure improvements and submitting recommendations for change to Senior Manager, LASG, when necessary.
- Ensuring compliance with LASG Quality Assurance process and ensuring the quality and accuracy of completed work meets the standards expected by the LASG clients.
- Assisting with the preparation of reports related to productivity statistics as directed by Senior Manager, Resource Centre. Producing reports on department activities monthly and on an as needed basis.
- Acting as a liaison between LASG, DSG and their clients regarding workflow and to address escalated concerns and/or issues.
- Ensuring LASG staffing levels are appropriate to meet client needs. This includes recruiting for overtime assistance when necessary and approving vacation or other absence requests, lunch breaks, back-up supports and coverage schedules
Staff Supervision
- Supervising and directing all functional day to day activities. Monitoring and managing performance of direct reports including performance evaluations. Holding staff accountable for performance expectations and results. Conducting touchpoints and providing guidance and feedback when necessary. Providing coaching to staff in areas such as service quality, client service, standards and needs of the business.
- Making recommendations to Senior Manager, LASG, regarding exceptional performance rewards, disciplinary actions and/or terminations.
- Participating in the hiring of new employees including assisting the Senior Manager, LASG with recruitment, screening, selection and orientation.
Training
- Mentoring new hires and providing guidance to staff regarding LASG work, processes and procedures.
- Assessing the skill level of staff and, where necessary, identifying training required.
- Creating training material/documentation for staff. This includes remaining current with technology and technological changes, and attending technology training sessions.
- Participating in or leading staff training sessions.
- Participating in any projects as required by the Firm or related to LASG.
Other
- Conducting presentations for new clients regarding LASG Services.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post-secondary diploma (office administration, legal specialization or related field).
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory role is required in addition to previous experience as a Legal Assistant. Knowledge of both Litigation and Business Law practices would be an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with departmental metrics and data analysis tools.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work according to clients’ requirements.
- Solution oriented, problem solving and negotiation skills in order to successfully resolve any schedule conflicts. Proven ability to work well under pressure, to adjust to changing needs of the Firm and to multi-task while demonstrating composure and the ability to handle stress and tight timelines.
- Well developed interpersonal skills and evidence of strong customer service orientation
- Excellent communications skills in English and French (verbal and written) are required.
- Well organized with meticulous attention to detail and strong proof-reading skills.
- Recognized ability to transfer knowledge in an efficient, pleasant and effective way, using a variety of techniques.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position is based out of Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Senior Law Clerk, Business Law , you will be:
- Providing independent professional support services, including assistance with complex transactions.
- Preparing and drafting some or all of the following documents:
- Documents and articles relating to corporate reorganizations.
- Documents and articles relating to asset/share purchase and sale transactions.
- Documents relating to non-corporate entities, such as partnerships and not-for-profit corporations.
- Due diligence review report.
- Additional duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the following:
- Attending on organizational meetings with clients/lawyers.
- Assisting in drafting various agreements.
- Reviewing and analyzing corporate charter documents and recommending changes as needed.
- Drafting complex share provisions.
- Assisting in preparation of complex closing agendas.
- Conducting complex due diligence reviews.
- Coordinating closing documents, searches, and reporting on other matters for the transaction.
- Attending closings.
- Preparing checklists and precedents.
- Obtaining NUANS Reports and reporting on the results of same and updating if required.
- Maintaining integrity of Corporate Database and all record keeping systems.
- Mentoring junior law clerks.
- Keeping current on changes in legislation and government policy and informing others as appropriate.
- Ensuring quality and accuracy of work, and ensuring work is completed within reasonable time frame.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
- College Degree/Certificate in Law Clerk/Paralegal studies or equivalent work experience.
- Experience working on due diligence, extra-provincial maintenance and matters, and audit inquiries, incorporation, amalgamation, director and officer changes, share transfers and redemptions, dividends, limited, partnership formations.
- Excellent analytical skills, good judgment, organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Client-service oriented, including strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Capacity to occasionally accommodate a flexible schedule.
- NUANS Completion Certificate, as required.
- Experience with ALF database is an asset.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position can be based out of Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Project Coordinator, you will be:
- Assisting Project Managers in managing project activities and tasks (scope, plan, budget, schedule, resource, track costs, report; manage issues, risks and change requests) related to all phases of the project (Initiation, Planning, Requirements and Design, Develop, Test, Execution, Training, Communications and Sustainment).
- Lead, as PM, small to medium sized projects where capacity allows.
- Review financials for all projects; compile monthly and quarterly financial reports for the project portfolio and identify discrepancies. Conduct periodic financial reviews of all active projects in the portfolio.
- Monitor and control project finances (accruals, forecasts, budgets, invoicing).
- Manage agenda and documentation for the Portfolio executive committee meetings.
- Assisting Project Managers in the planning, scheduling, and preparation of minutes for all required project meetings.
- Assisting in the organization of all project documents and artefacts according to MT document management practices and protocol.
- Assisting in developing weekly and monthly project status reports as well as monthly project financial reports.
- Documenting and organizing project deliverables, scope, and content, including all decisions.
- Participating in identifying risks, developing risk management plan, developing risk response plans, and risk monitoring and control.
- Assisting in the coordination of collection and validation of business requirements and their success criteria with business partners.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Minimum of a College Diploma. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience supporting senior level management.
- Project Management designation and experience would be a definite asset.
- Experience in a professional services environment would be an asset.
- Prior experience as a Project Coordinator / Project Control Officer.
- Strong Excel skills would be an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure utmost confidentiality and discretion at all times.
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions.
- Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Ability to listen effectively, respond appropriately and maintain a mutual comfort level while relating to clients and Firm members.
- Strong attention to detail as it relates to drafting of correspondence and proofreading.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet quick deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
- An energetic, proactive, and positive approach to all activities. Demonstrated “can do” attitude to ensure project tasks and activities are managed with the utmost efficiency and effectiveness.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position is based out of Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Legal Assistant (Litigation), you will be:
Documents
- Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions, in accordance with the requirements set by the practice group.
- Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks, Billing Assistants, etc. where appropriate while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
Litigation
- Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
- Preparing basic court pleadings or other courtroom visuals.
- Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.
- Scheduling and coordinating discoveries, expert witnesses or other court-designated hearings. Monitoring evidence gathering.
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures as well as medical terminology where applicable.
File and Time Management
- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent files.
- Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.
- Managing key dates including physical bring forward system and updating calendars for assigned lawyers, including their meetings, appointments, due dates and client-related activities.
Lawyer / Client Support
- Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
Updating contact names and addresses in the client database on a regular basis.
- Coordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed catering or audio-visual equipment.
Mail, Fax and Phone Reception Functions
- Reviewing and routing incoming mail and fax communications; preparing and processing outgoing mail and faxes; and arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required.
- Receiving, handling, screening and/or directing incoming calls as directed by lawyers; responding to routine inquiries and requests from clients; and taking messages as required.
Financial and Administrative Functions
- Assisting with the preparation and finalization of time entry on a daily basis according to firm standards in preparation for Billing Assistant to process.
- Working with Finance to coordinate new Client and Matter openings (KYC);
- Coordinating activities with functional area staff (Office Services, Marketing, etc.), as needed.
- Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team.
Other
- Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
- Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position can be based out of Vancouver,Toronto, or Calgary. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Manager, Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS), you will be:
Providing day to day management of the HRMS system and other HR systems: This involves overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of all systems within the HR Technology & Analytics team. This role is responsible for ensuring the system(s) is running effectively and efficiently, and that it meets the needs of the organization.
- Managing a team of HRMS Sr. Data Analyst and HR System Admin, who are responsible for gathering and analyzing HR data to inform HRMS system decisions. This includes managing their workload, providing guidance and support, and ensuring they are following best practices and standards.
- Ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee data is stored in the HRMS system. This includes maintaining employee records, managing time and attendance, and managing benefits information. Collaborating with other groups of the firm to ensure their people data needs are met.
- Developing, and Managing reporting framework and reporting on HR metrics, such as turnover rates, headcount, compensation, payroll and ad hoc reporting as required.
- Developing training (and materials) as well as communication plans for all users including HR staff and managers on how to use the HRMS system. Ongoing development of training materials, conducting training sessions, and providing support.
- Managing relationships with HRMS vendors and service providers.
- Reviewing and managing the release process for HRMS system updates and enhancements. This includes coordinating testing and deployment, communicating changes to stakeholders, and ensuring system availability during the release process.
- Researching and staying current with trends, best practices, new technologies and relevant laws to ensure the HRMS system is compliant with all laws and regulations, such as the GDPR, Law 25 (Canada-Privacy and Data Governance) and PIPEDA.
- Providing thought leadership, vision, and conceptual ideas around enabling technology and workforce analytics.
- Ensuring system compliance with all other firm technologies that rely on the HRMS system.
- Overseeing and implementing sound people data security processes in conjunction with internal policies.
- Planning and creating comprehensive reporting solutions and data analytics to highlight useful information and support decision making.
- Liaising with COE’s and internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide enabling technology and tools utilizing data from various systems for reporting and workforce analytics.
- Participating as an subject matter expert in other functional area projects.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to build and maintain the strategic roadmap for people and reporting technology.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bachelor degree (4 years) in a related discipline such as Human Resource Management or Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five 5+ years related Human Resources experience with demonstrated in-depth experience using an HRMS/HRIS (i.e. UKG, Workday, ADP etc). Experience in a professional services environment an asset.
- Experience leading or supporting complex technology projects from conception to implementation.
- CPHR, Certified Payroll Manager (CPM and/or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), considered an asset.
- Training in Project Management or Lean Six Sigma an asset.
- Demonstrated understanding of HR processes including (but not limited to) Payroll and Benefits, Talent Management, employee lifecycle.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of building relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and clients.
- Strong understanding of reporting tools and dashboard metrics.
- Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware and network problems.
- Ability to write effective Standard Operating Procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team, and to motivate and empower staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders with a clear focus on inclusion, diversity, equity.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to facilitate, present complex information, as well as to negotiate and persuade others.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position can be based out of Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Manager, Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS), you will be:
Providing day to day management of the HRMS system and other HR systems: This involves overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of all systems within the HR Technology & Analytics team. This role is responsible for ensuring the system(s) is running effectively and efficiently, and that it meets the needs of the organization.
- Managing a team of HRMS Sr. Data Analyst and HR System Admin, who are responsible for gathering and analyzing HR data to inform HRMS system decisions. This includes managing their workload, providing guidance and support, and ensuring they are following best practices and standards.
- Ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee data is stored in the HRMS system. This includes maintaining employee records, managing time and attendance, and managing benefits information. Collaborating with other groups of the firm to ensure their people data needs are met.
- Developing, and Managing reporting framework and reporting on HR metrics, such as turnover rates, headcount, compensation, payroll and ad hoc reporting as required.
- Developing training (and materials) as well as communication plans for all users including HR staff and managers on how to use the HRMS system. Ongoing development of training materials, conducting training sessions, and providing support.
- Managing relationships with HRMS vendors and service providers.
- Reviewing and managing the release process for HRMS system updates and enhancements. This includes coordinating testing and deployment, communicating changes to stakeholders, and ensuring system availability during the release process.
- Researching and staying current with trends, best practices, new technologies and relevant laws to ensure the HRMS system is compliant with all laws and regulations, such as the GDPR, Law 25 (Canada-Privacy and Data Governance) and PIPEDA.
- Providing thought leadership, vision, and conceptual ideas around enabling technology and workforce analytics.
- Ensuring system compliance with all other firm technologies that rely on the HRMS system.
- Overseeing and implementing sound people data security processes in conjunction with internal policies.
- Planning and creating comprehensive reporting solutions and data analytics to highlight useful information and support decision making.
- Liaising with COE’s and internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide enabling technology and tools utilizing data from various systems for reporting and workforce analytics.
- Participating as an subject matter expert in other functional area projects.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to build and maintain the strategic roadmap for people and reporting technology.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bachelor degree (4 years) in a related discipline such as Human Resource Management or Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five 5+ years related Human Resources experience with demonstrated in-depth experience using an HRMS/HRIS (i.e. UKG, Workday, ADP etc). Experience in a professional services environment an asset.
- Experience leading or supporting complex technology projects from conception to implementation.
- CPHR, Certified Payroll Manager (CPM and/or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), considered an asset.
- Training in Project Management or Lean Six Sigma an asset.
- Demonstrated understanding of HR processes including (but not limited to) Payroll and Benefits, Talent Management, employee lifecycle.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of building relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and clients.
- Strong understanding of reporting tools and dashboard metrics.
- Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware and network problems.
- Ability to write effective Standard Operating Procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team, and to motivate and empower staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders with a clear focus on inclusion, diversity, equity.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to facilitate, present complex information, as well as to negotiate and persuade others.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position can be based out of Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Manager, Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS), you will be:
Providing day to day management of the HRMS system and other HR systems: This involves overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of all systems within the HR Technology & Analytics team. This role is responsible for ensuring the system(s) is running effectively and efficiently, and that it meets the needs of the organization.
- Managing a team of HRMS Sr. Data Analyst and HR System Admin, who are responsible for gathering and analyzing HR data to inform HRMS system decisions. This includes managing their workload, providing guidance and support, and ensuring they are following best practices and standards.
- Ensuring accurate and up-to-date employee data is stored in the HRMS system. This includes maintaining employee records, managing time and attendance, and managing benefits information. Collaborating with other groups of the firm to ensure their people data needs are met.
- Developing, and Managing reporting framework and reporting on HR metrics, such as turnover rates, headcount, compensation, payroll and ad hoc reporting as required.
- Developing training (and materials) as well as communication plans for all users including HR staff and managers on how to use the HRMS system. Ongoing development of training materials, conducting training sessions, and providing support.
- Managing relationships with HRMS vendors and service providers.
- Reviewing and managing the release process for HRMS system updates and enhancements. This includes coordinating testing and deployment, communicating changes to stakeholders, and ensuring system availability during the release process.
- Researching and staying current with trends, best practices, new technologies and relevant laws to ensure the HRMS system is compliant with all laws and regulations, such as the GDPR, Law 25 (Canada-Privacy and Data Governance) and PIPEDA.
- Providing thought leadership, vision, and conceptual ideas around enabling technology and workforce analytics.
- Ensuring system compliance with all other firm technologies that rely on the HRMS system.
- Overseeing and implementing sound people data security processes in conjunction with internal policies.
- Planning and creating comprehensive reporting solutions and data analytics to highlight useful information and support decision making.
- Liaising with COE’s and internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide enabling technology and tools utilizing data from various systems for reporting and workforce analytics.
- Participating as an subject matter expert in other functional area projects.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to build and maintain the strategic roadmap for people and reporting technology.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bachelor degree (4 years) in a related discipline such as Human Resource Management or Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five 5+ years related Human Resources experience with demonstrated in-depth experience using an HRMS/HRIS (i.e. UKG, Workday, ADP etc). Experience in a professional services environment an asset.
- Experience leading or supporting complex technology projects from conception to implementation.
- CPHR, Certified Payroll Manager (CPM and/or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), considered an asset.
- Training in Project Management or Lean Six Sigma an asset.
- Demonstrated understanding of HR processes including (but not limited to) Payroll and Benefits, Talent Management, employee lifecycle.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of building relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and clients.
- Strong understanding of reporting tools and dashboard metrics.
- Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware and network problems.
- Ability to write effective Standard Operating Procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team, and to motivate and empower staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders with a clear focus on inclusion, diversity, equity.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to facilitate, present complex information, as well as to negotiate and persuade others.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position can be based out of Vancouver. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Legal Assistant, Intellectual Property, you will be:
Documents
• Drafting, preparing, formatting, and revising all correspondence and submissions for Intellectual Property Offices in Canada, the US, and elsewhere, including the Canadian Patent Office and the Canadian Industrial Design Office (CIPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and WIPO, including office action responses.
• Filing submissions with CIPO, the USPTO, and WIPO via fax, courier, and online tools, including generation of cover letters, fax cover sheets, and fee payment forms.
File and Time Management
• Managing lawyer's practice, including delegating tasks to appropriate IP team members, and following up with regards to status.
• Reviewing all Pattsy information including checking all docket entries, ensuring data is correctly entered and maintained, requesting changes and follow-up dates as needed, generating docket reports, and tracking all deadlines (official, internal, or client/external) and work progress in all active files to make sure due dates are met.
• Contacting Intellectual Property Offices, including CIPO and the USPTO, to resolve basic issues on files such as inquiries and status updates on applications or changes to paperwork and follow ups.
• Managing physical and electronic files for the IP group; ensuring they are current with all relevant documentation, submissions, and correspondence; bringing forward and pulling files as necessary for lawyer's attention.
• Requisitioning new files; maintaining a record of all client files and client data, including contact information.
• Coordinating daily practice of lawyer to ensure hard and soft deadlines are being addressed.
Administrative Functions
• Liaising with billing analyst on prebills and invoices including reviewing all prebills for inaccuracies and errors prior to lawyer review.
• Managing client billing information, including special billing instructions.
• Processing expense reports, outgoing fee payments, and incoming client payments.
• Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team.
Other
• Conducting searches for and downloading patents, trademarks, and designs, using foreign and domestic databases, as requested by the lawyer.
• Working in a team environment, which includes sharing information and knowledge with team and occasionally supporting other legal assistants and other legal staff.
• Performing a variety of routine tasks, as well as special projects.
• Performing other duties as required.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
• Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in an Intellectual Property group.
• Depth of legal understanding and knowledge of IP laws, with ability to self-update in view of ongoing changes to IP legislation and practice.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to maintain a mutual comfort level while relating to clients, lawyers, and government agencies.
• Strong time management and prioritizing to meet important deadlines with effectiveness and efficiency.
• An energetic, proactive approach with a can-do attitude.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing laws and practices and constructive feedback; reliability and punctuality.
• Empathy, with a focus on delivering high-quality client service (both internal and external).
• A willingness to take on any task as needed to support the lawyer's practice.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in both a team setting and as an independent under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Pattsy and iManage or comparable document management system.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
Bilingualism is required as this is a collaborative role at the national level and the candidate will be handling and following up on various requests from clients and third parties who only understand and communicate in English. This position also requires the candidate to be able to interact seamlessly with colleagues in our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. As we estimate that more than 50% of the work required for this position must be performed in English, and in order to ensure that the employee in this position can perform their duties autonomously and effectively, candidates for this position must be able to communicate appropriately in French and English both orally and in writing.
This position can be based out of Montreal. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Service Desk Analyst (IT), you will be:
- Responding to telephone calls, e-mails, voicemails and drop-bys for technical support of MT>Divisions team members that includes identifying, researching, documenting, troubleshooting and resolving technical problems in a timely manner.
- Identifying, researching, troubleshooting and resolving technical problems on any related application or hardware.
- Providing one-on-one training to end users for specific hardware and software issues.
- Escalating and liaising with other IT teams to resolve incidents and service requests.
- Assisting IT colleagues on special projects.
- Documenting, logging and tracking all calls, e-mails, voicemails and drop-ins using an Enterprise Service Management software.
- Ability to provide onsite support to colleagues based in our Montreal office.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- College diploma in Computer Systems, Systems Administration, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience preferably in a professional services environment.
- Tier 2 support experience.
- Office 365/Azure AD administration experience or working knowledge. Any certifications related is an asset.
- Good analytical problem solving skills; ability to troubleshoot and resolve application problems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner; strong client-service focus and ability to correspond with lawyers and staff as well as create end user documentation.
- Patience, flexibility and an ability to deal with and manage difficult situations.
- Ability to transfer knowledge in an efficient, pleasant, and effective way using a variety of techniques.
- A curiosity about technology and willingness to understand how technology works to enable better business outcomes.
- An energetic, proactive and positive approach to all activities. Demonstrated “can do” attitude to ensure tasks and activities are managed with the utmost efficiency and effectiveness.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks/deadlines as they relate to projects.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure utmost confidentiality and discretion at all times.
- Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision.
- Bilingualism (French/English).
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Competitive compensation including paid overtime.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one ofCanada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
An employee in this position will be required to interact with clients and third parties who only understand and communicate in English. This position also requires that the candidate be able to interact fluidly with colleagues in our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. As we evaluate that more than 60% of the work required by this position is to be performed in English, the language requirements for this position are a high level of reading comprehension and writing as well as a beginner level of oral communication.
This position is based out of Montreal. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Legal Assistant (Business Law), you will be:
Documents
- Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, large transaction documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions, in accordance with the requirements set by the practice group.
- Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks, Billing Assistants, etc. where appropriate while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
File and Time Management
- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent files.
- Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.
- Updating calendars for assigned lawyers, including their meetings, appointments, due dates and client-related activities.
Lawyer / Client Support
- Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
- Updating contact names and addresses in the client database on a regular basis.
- Coordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed catering or audio-visual equipment.
Mail, Fax and Phone Reception Functions
- Reviewing and routing incoming mail and fax communications; preparing and processing outgoing mail and faxes; and arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required.
- Receiving, handling, screening and/or directing incoming calls as directed by lawyers; responding to routine inquiries and requests from clients; and taking messages as required.
Financial and Administrative Functions
- Assisting with the preparation and finalization of time entry on a daily basis according to firm standards in preparation for Billing Assistant to process.
- Working with Finance to coordinate new Client and Matter openings (KYC);
Coordinating activities with functional area staff (Office Services, Marketing, etc.), as needed.
- Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team.
Other
- Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bilingual (French & English) required.
- Legal Assistant diploma or college certificate in office administration or Information & Communications Technologies or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or as an assistant with experience ideally acquired in a professional services environment.
- In-depth knowledge of business and legal terminology.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
- Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The role is predominantly in French. However, many of the matters that a paraprofessional will be engaged with can be national and international in scope and do require a working knowledge of written and spoken English. Our paraprofessional team that is based in Montreal or Quebec City may be involved in national and international commercial transactions and work with English documents and English speaking clients. This role cannot be fulfilled by a team member assisting the incumbent as it requires a working knowledge of English to provide support to a large national and international legal team.
This position can be based out of Montreal or Quebec City. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Intermediate Law Clerk (Business Law), you will be:
- Supporting in transactional matters in the context of mergers and acquisitions and corporate reorganizations (organization, drafting and follow-up).
- Preparing and drafting documents such as annual resolutions, minutes of meetings, various resolutions, annual returns/declarations, incorporations and organizations, amalgamation documentation, as well as continuance (importation/exportation), dissolution, revival documentation and closing agendas.
- Updating the minute books under your responsibility.
- Performing minute book reviews in the context of a due diligence, drafting the corporate review reports and drafting the corrective resolutions.
- Interacting with clients and lawyers when the circumstances require it.
- Assisting paralegal from other departments, as required.
- Performing any other tasks associated with this position.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- College diploma in paralegal studies or law degree.
- A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in corporate law.
- Capacity to manage many files simultaneously and work well under pressure.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Detail and solution oriented, ability to meet deadlines and take initiative.
- Exercise judgment and make decisions.
- Strong team work skills and ability to interact with support staff and specialists at all levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one ofCanada’s Top 100 Employers and one ofCanada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The role is predominantly in French. However, many of the matters that a paraprofessional will be engaged with can be national and international in scope and do require a working knowledge of written and spoken English. Our paraprofessional team that is based in Montreal or Quebec City may be involved in national and international commercial transactions and work with English documents and English speaking clients. This role cannot be fulfilled by a team member assisting the incumbent as it requires a working knowledge of English to provide support to a large national and international legal team.
This position can be based out of Montreal or Quebec City. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Intermediate Law Clerk (Business Law), you will be:
- Supporting in transactional matters in the context of mergers and acquisitions and corporate reorganizations (organization, drafting and follow-up).
- Preparing and drafting documents such as annual resolutions, minutes of meetings, various resolutions, annual returns/declarations, incorporations and organizations, amalgamation documentation, as well as continuance (importation/exportation), dissolution, revival documentation and closing agendas.
- Updating the minute books under your responsibility.
- Performing minute book reviews in the context of a due diligence, drafting the corporate review reports and drafting the corrective resolutions.
- Interacting with clients and lawyers when the circumstances require it.
- Assisting paralegal from other departments, as required.
- Performing any other tasks associated with this position.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- College diploma in paralegal studies or law degree.
- A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in corporate law.
- Capacity to manage many files simultaneously and work well under pressure.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Detail and solution oriented, ability to meet deadlines and take initiative.
- Exercise judgment and make decisions.
- Strong team work skills and ability to interact with support staff and specialists at all levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
An employee in this position will be required to interact with clients and third parties who only understand and communicate in English. This position also requires that the candidate be able to interact fluidly with colleagues in our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. As we evaluate that more than 60% of the work required by this position is to be performed in English, the language requirements for this position are a high level of reading comprehension and writing as well as a beginner level of oral communication.
The Legal Assistant Support role has the same duties and responsibilities of a Legal Assistant role working in any of the practice areas, but whose focus would primarily be to assist with work overflow, replacement of an absent Legal Assistant or any other tasks as may be assigned.
This position is based out of Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Legal Assistant Support (Litigation), you will be:
Documents
- Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions, in accordance with the requirements set by the practice group.
- Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks, Billing Assistants, etc. where appropriate while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
Litigation
- Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
- Preparing basic court pleadings or other courtroom visuals.
- Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.
- Scheduling and coordinating discoveries, expert witnesses or other court-designated hearings. Monitoring evidence gathering.
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures as well as medical terminology where applicable.
File and Time Management
- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent files.
- Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.
- Managing key dates including physical bring forward system and updating calendars for assigned lawyers, including their meetings, appointments, due dates and client-related activities.
Lawyer / Client Support
- Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
Updating contact names and addresses in the client database on a regular basis.
- Coordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed catering or audio-visual equipment.
Mail, Fax and Phone Reception Functions
- Reviewing and routing incoming mail and fax communications; preparing and processing outgoing mail and faxes; and arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required.
- Receiving, handling, screening and/or directing incoming calls as directed by lawyers; responding to routine inquiries and requests from clients; and taking messages as required.
Financial and Administrative Functions
- Assisting with the preparation and finalization of time entry on a daily basis according to firm standards in preparation for Billing Assistant to process.
- Working with Finance to coordinate new Client and Matter openings (KYC);
- Coordinating activities with functional area staff (Office Services, Marketing, etc.), as needed.
- Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team.
Other
- Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bilingual (French & English) required.
- Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
- Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position is based out of Calgary. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As an Events Specialist, you will be:
• Researching, developing, planning and executing business development client events that are in line with the firm’s strategic direction.
• Providing the firm with a “one-stop approach” to event planning, including:
- Liaising with stakeholders, management and vendors
- Negotiating contracts
- Selecting venues or virtual event platforms – Zoom, WebEx, Teams
- Managing budgets and project managing events
- Developing timelines and workback schedules
- Managing materials, invitations, RSVPs, onsite staffing, AV requirements, vendor/supplier relationships, registration, catering, gifts and entertainment.
• Providing high-level strategic event planning advice (hospitality and content) on topics, venues, technology, pacing, targeting, contacting, dates, trends, formats, and presentations.
• Working closely with the lawyers, legal assistants and Clients & Markets stakeholders to develop well-targeted guest lists comprised of clients and prospects.
• Developing and maintaining detailed and comprehensive event summaries to monitor the health of each program; compiling all details and ensuring a seamless execution.
• Producing detailed and comprehensive event reports (pre and post), tracking attendance, budget, opportunities and successes. Making recommendations for future events: analyzing ROI, scheduling post-mortem meetings with responsible lawyers to discuss “best practices”, “lessons learned”, and leveraging our events for business development purposes.
• Providing stakeholders and Clients and Markets professionals across the firm with regular event updates: providing updates to the Communications team for the firm’s intranet and the firm’s external website with details of upcoming events.
• Maintain event campaigns in Salesforce, on a real-time basis.
• Working closely with lawyers, internal service teams and marketing professionals across the firm.
• Contributing to the Clients and Markets department initiatives and special projects, as required.
• Contributing to National Events team special projects, as required.
• Supporting the planning and execution of client-facing conferences, professional development seminars, and special events that are in-person, virtual, or hybrid. Supporting national events with a focus on the Calgary region.
• Supporting additional regional marketing and business development projects.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
• Post-secondary education in business, marketing, communications, and/or a diploma in event planning an asset.
• Four years’ experience in full cycle event planning in corporate, hospitality and/or not-for-profit environments.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset.
• Professional designation an asset (CMP, DES, VEMM, PMP).
• Experience with virtual event platforms an asset.
• Experience in legal or professional services firms an asset.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to handle many projects concurrently.
• Ability to convey professional maturity and a “business oriented” approach.
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships.
• High level of initiative, attention to detail, and excellent follow-up skills.
• Strong client service approach with creative vision to deliver enhanced experiences.
• Flexibility to work extra hours during peak periods, and regularly outside of normal business hours.
• Ability to work onsite.
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM software.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position is based out of Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Legal Assistant (Litigation), you will be:
Documents
- Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions, in accordance with the requirements set by the practice group.
- Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks, Billing Assistants, etc. where appropriate while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
Litigation
- Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
- Preparing basic court pleadings or other courtroom visuals.
- Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.
- Scheduling and coordinating discoveries, expert witnesses or other court-designated hearings. Monitoring evidence gathering.
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures as well as medical terminology where applicable.
File and Time Management
- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent files.
- Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.
- Managing key dates including physical bring forward system and updating calendars for assigned lawyers, including their meetings, appointments, due dates and client-related activities.
Lawyer / Client Support
- Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
Updating contact names and addresses in the client database on a regular basis.
- Coordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed catering or audio-visual equipment.
Mail, Fax and Phone Reception Functions
- Reviewing and routing incoming mail and fax communications; preparing and processing outgoing mail and faxes; and arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required.
- Receiving, handling, screening and/or directing incoming calls as directed by lawyers; responding to routine inquiries and requests from clients; and taking messages as required.
Financial and Administrative Functions
- Assisting with the preparation and finalization of time entry on a daily basis according to firm standards in preparation for Billing Assistant to process.
- Working with Finance to coordinate new Client and Matter openings (KYC);
- Coordinating activities with functional area staff (Office Services, Marketing, etc.), as needed.
- Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team.
Other
- Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
- Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employersand one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
Bilingualism is required as this is a collaborative role at the national level and the candidate will be writing, proofreading and posting content in both official languages (French and English) on social media. The expertise of the social media specialist includes finding relevant “hashtags” and social media trends, as well as providing analytics and insights to the firm. Furthermore, the social media specialist could be asked to provide internal training on social media best practices across McCarthy Tétrault’s offices where English is a predominant language.
This position can be based out of Montreal or Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Social Media Specialist, you will be:
Managing, Creating and Writing Content
- Manage the firm's social media channels (Twitter, Linkedln. Facebook, YouTube, Instagram) by writing social media posts in English and French, selecting images, uploading posts to social media feeds and tracking activity.
- Create consistent, meaningful content on all social media platforms, including writing and editing social media posts, improving customer engagement, and promoting social media campaigns.
- Work with internal stakeholders to share relevant content such as blogs, articles, events etc.
- Actively stay up-to-date on social media trends , best practices and monitoring content on mccarthy.ca.
- Manage and provide content ideas into the firm’s content calendar.
- Work with C&M Leadership Team on setting social media strategy and goals/KPIs.
Market and Competitive Monitoring
- Monitor news and events trending on social media and provide reports and recommendations.
- Monitor competitor activity and raise any opportunities or concerns along with suggestions for how to respond.
- Leverage social listening to track the firm's reputation on social media.
- Identify any trending content and create additional social media posts to drive further engagement.
- Determine key words, create watch lists and monitor comments in social media that refer to McCarthy or lawyers / staff employed by McCarthy, and respond/engage appropriate individuals as needed.
Reporting & Analytics
- Provide post-campaign reports for social media, and prepare comprehensive monthly analytics reports on social media marketing effort.
- Manage analytical and reporting tools to monitor and evaluate the firm’s social media presence and performance.
Advertising
- Create social media ads promoting key thought-leadership publications or other content including copy writing, image selection, and target group selection.
- Monitor and report on ad traffic, and provides recommendations for future ad campaigns.
- Perform general research and administrative duties, as required.
Education & Training
- Educate lawyers and key stakeholders on social media best practices and how to share/promote posts on personal social media channels.
- Respond to internal ad hoc requests for social media support/training.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
• University degree in journalism, marketing, communications, business, and/or marketing/public relations diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in communication or marketing, preferably in a professional services firm.
• Strong written and oral communication skills (French and English).
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Hootsuite and other social media platforms.
• Familiarity/ Experience with Adobe Photoshop and visual communication principles.
• Strong attention to detail, project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format.
• Must be a team player and provide suport to other team members during peak times.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employersand one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
Bilingualism is required as this is a collaborative role at the national level and the candidate will be writing, proofreading and posting content in both official languages (French and English) on social media. The expertise of the social media specialist includes finding relevant “hashtags” and social media trends, as well as providing analytics and insights to the firm. Furthermore, the social media specialist could be asked to provide internal training on social media best practices across McCarthy Tétrault’s offices where English is a predominant language.
This position can be based out of Montreal or Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Social Media Specialist, you will be:
Managing, Creating and Writing Content
- Manage the firm's social media channels (Twitter, Linkedln. Facebook, YouTube, Instagram) by writing social media posts in English and French, selecting images, uploading posts to social media feeds and tracking activity.
- Create consistent, meaningful content on all social media platforms, including writing and editing social media posts, improving customer engagement, and promoting social media campaigns.
- Work with internal stakeholders to share relevant content such as blogs, articles, events etc.
- Actively stay up-to-date on social media trends , best practices and monitoring content on mccarthy.ca.
- Manage and provide content ideas into the firm’s content calendar.
- Work with C&M Leadership Team on setting social media strategy and goals/KPIs.
Market and Competitive Monitoring
- Monitor news and events trending on social media and provide reports and recommendations.
- Monitor competitor activity and raise any opportunities or concerns along with suggestions for how to respond.
- Leverage social listening to track the firm's reputation on social media.
- Identify any trending content and create additional social media posts to drive further engagement.
- Determine key words, create watch lists and monitor comments in social media that refer to McCarthy or lawyers / staff employed by McCarthy, and respond/engage appropriate individuals as needed.
Reporting & Analytics
- Provide post-campaign reports for social media, and prepare comprehensive monthly analytics reports on social media marketing effort.
- Manage analytical and reporting tools to monitor and evaluate the firm’s social media presence and performance.
Advertising
- Create social media ads promoting key thought-leadership publications or other content including copy writing, image selection, and target group selection.
- Monitor and report on ad traffic, and provides recommendations for future ad campaigns.
- Perform general research and administrative duties, as required.
Education & Training
- Educate lawyers and key stakeholders on social media best practices and how to share/promote posts on personal social media channels.
- Respond to internal ad hoc requests for social media support/training.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
• University degree in journalism, marketing, communications, business, and/or marketing/public relations diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in communication or marketing, preferably in a professional services firm.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Hootsuite and other social media platforms.
• Familiarity/ Experience with Adobe Photoshop and visual communication principles.
• Strong attention to detail, project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format.
• Must be a team player and provide suport to other team members during peak times.
• Strong written and oral communication skills (French and English).
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position is based out of Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Legal Assistant - Labour & Employment, you will be:
Documents
- Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions, in accordance with the requirements set by the practice group.
- Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks, Billing Assistants, etc. where appropriate while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
Litigation
- Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
- Preparing basic court pleadings or other courtroom visuals.
- Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.
- Scheduling and coordinating discoveries, expert witnesses or other court-designated hearings. Monitoring evidence gathering.
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures as well as medical terminology where applicable.
File and Time Management
- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent files.
- Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.
- Managing key dates including physical bring forward system and updating calendars for assigned lawyers, including their meetings, appointments, due dates and client-related activities.
Lawyer / Client Support
- Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
- Updating contact names and addresses in the client database on a regular basis.
- Coordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed catering or audio-visual equipment.
Mail, Fax and Phone Reception Functions
- Reviewing and routing incoming mail and fax communications; preparing and processing outgoing mail and faxes; and arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required.
- Receiving, handling, screening and/or directing incoming calls as directed by lawyers; responding to routine inquiries and requests from clients; and taking messages as required.
Financial and Administrative Functions
- Assisting with the preparation and finalization of time entry on a daily basis according to firm standards in preparation for Billing Assistant to process.
- Working with Finance to coordinate new Client and Matter openings (KYC);
- Coordinating activities with functional area staff (Office Services, Marketing, etc.), as needed.
- Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team.
Other
- Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a L&E Legal Assistant.
- Knowledge of the Human Rights Tribunal, and Ontario Labour Board.
- Ability to provide excellent and timely service to clients and colleagues by understanding their needs and using available resources.
- Ability to work effectively with others by being flexible, respectful, communicating clearly, and proactively sharing knowledge and offering assistance.
- Demonstrates relevant expertise, critical thinking skills and initiative to consistently deliver quality work.
- Walks the talk, respects individual differences, and supports the Firm’s interests.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
An employee in this position will be required to interact with clients and third parties who only understand and communicate in English. This position also requires that the candidate be able to interact fluidly with colleagues in our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. As we evaluate that more than 60% of the work required by this position is to be performed in English, the language requirements for this position are a high level of reading comprehension and writing as well as a beginner level of oral communication.
The Legal Assistant Support role has the same duties and responsibilities of a Legal Assistant role working in any of the practice areas, but whose focus would primarily be to assist with work overflow, replacement of an absent Legal Assistant or any other tasks as may be assigned.
This position is based out of Montreal. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Legal Assistant Support, you will be:
Documents
- Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, large transaction documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions, in accordance with the requirements set by the practice group.
- Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks, Billing Assistants, etc. where appropriate while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
File and Time Management
- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent files.
- Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.
- Updating calendars for assigned lawyers, including their meetings, appointments, due dates and client-related activities.
Lawyer / Client Support
- Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
- Updating contact names and addresses in the client database on a regular basis.
- Coordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed catering or audio-visual equipment.
Mail, Fax and Phone Reception Functions
- Reviewing and routing incoming mail and fax communications; preparing and processing outgoing mail and faxes; and arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required.
- Receiving, handling, screening and/or directing incoming calls as directed by lawyers; responding to routine inquiries and requests from clients; and taking messages as required.
Financial and Administrative Functions
- Assisting with the preparation and finalization of time entry on a daily basis according to firm standards in preparation for Billing Assistant to process.
- Working with Finance to coordinate new Client and Matter openings (KYC);
- Coordinating activities with functional area staff (Office Services, Marketing, etc.), as needed.
- Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team.
Other
- Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will have:
- Bilingual (French & English) required.
- Legal Assistant diploma or college certificate in office administration or Information & Communications Technologies or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or as an assistant with experience ideally acquired in a professional services environment.
- In-depth knowledge of business and legal terminology.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
- Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
Bilingualism is required as this is a collaborative role at the national level and the candidate will be handling and following up on various requests from the firm lawyers who has both French and English speaking clients. This position also requires the candidate to be able to interact seamlessly with Financial Analysts – BI (Rates) and E-billing team in our offices across Canada on a daily basis, where English is the predominant language. This position must be performed in English and French, and in order to ensure that the employee in this position can perform their duties autonomously and effectively, candidates for this position must be able to communicate appropriately in French and English both orally and in writing.”
This position is based out of Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Billing Analyst, you will be:
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with billing lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, external and internal clients and management.
- Ensuring time is entered by set deadlines and following up with lawyers and paralegals where necessary. Preparing, printing and reviewing of prebills (electronically or physically) in a timely manner, monthly, quarterly or on request, including any necessary follow up with others in the Firm and revising according to client billing guidelines and Firm standards and policies.
- Monitoring and reviewing of outstanding WIP (Work In Progress) and following up with lawyers and paralegals to ensure timely billing. Tracking contingency files, closings and other milestone billing arrangements and reporting on status of such files to direct supervisor, including requirement for WIP provisions.
- Preparing various reports and spreadsheets related to time, billing, receivables, etc. for lawyers/paralegals and/or external clients where applicable.
- Issue invoices as instructed by lawyers and in accordance with client billing guidelines and Firm standards and policies -including, but not limited to: narrative edits, transfers, splits, obtaining approval for and applying fee adjustments, creating PDF, delimited or XML file invoices for e-billing clients, based on such client’s requirements.
- Ensuring invoices and supporting documents are forwarded to client in a timely manner, by mail, email or uploading through or into various e-billing sites/e-billing platforms as per the Firms standards and policies.
- Liaising with Finance Department to ensure client codes and contract specifications are up-to date and procedures are followed.
- Liaising with E-billing Team with respect to any rejected invoices during e-billing submissions.
- Completing online status reports and budgets in e-billing systems for various clients in coordination with lawyers and legal assistants.
- Acting as monitor for specific clients and/or matters when Alternate Fee Arrangements are in place. Ensuring that special rates and discounts are applied to each invoice. Monitoring thresholds and other milestones and updating billing lawyer on status. Providing reports and ensuring compliance with all special arrangements.
- Acting as liaison between lawyers/LA’s and Finance, providing assistance re accounting or financial queries to ensure client needs are met.
- Responsible for initial collection inquiry with external clients. Escalating billing concerns/issues to billing lawyer for direction on next steps. When necessary, cancelling and re-issuing invoices or creating credit notes in accordance with Firm policies. If applicable, forwarding problematic client collections to Collection Department for follow-up.
- Obtaining additional information relating to special arrangements and/or information required for setup for e-billing matters, and assisting E-billing team to ensure matters are set up promptly.
- Liaising with Billings Team to manage requests sent to team inbox and support team with workload during high production times and absences on team.
- Maintaining accurate and up to date records of all approvals and directions as per the Firms standards and policies via uploading necessary documentation into appropriate databases.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post-Secondary education in Accounting is required, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience, including client service, billing, collections and\or accounts receivable, preferably in a professional services firm.
- Familiarity\Experience with Aderant Expert or a similar accounting system would be an asset.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of business and legal terminology.
- Capacity to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with internal and external clients.
- Flexibility to work overtime during peak billing periods (including but not limited to month-end, quarter-end, year-end, etc.).
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one ofCanada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The employee in this position will be part of a national team in which they will work with lawyers and professionals in all of our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. An employee in this position will be expected to work on documents in English or French for clients, lawyers or professionals who understand and communicate only in English or French. This national document services team operates 24/7 and it is necessary for the proper functioning of the operations to have bilingual staff available at all times to respond to requests. Bilingualism (French and English) is therefore a requirement for this position.
Shift (remote): Sunday to Thursday 3 pm to 11 pm EST
As a Bilingual Document Specialist, you will be:
Providing firm-wide document support, using your advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio), by:
- Creating various legal and other documents through copy typing, transcription, scanning or other methods.
- Converting styles, performing mail merges, inserting media into presentations, creating tables, working with graphs and objects.
- Proofreading and checking documents for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar, and sense/clarity.
- Correcting document corruption, document version comparisons and checking for accurate revisions.
- Responding promptly to requests, meeting deadlines, and working cooperatively with other departments and individuals within the Firm.
- Managing the intake process of all document production requests and document support requests which includes prioritizing and coordinating work for completion.
- Applying word processing expertise to be able to work on complex legal and other documents.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bilingualism (French/English) is required.
- Advanced-level technical skills in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English and French.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and procedures are an asset.
- Transcription experience is an asset.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one ofCanada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The employee in this position will be part of a national team in which they will work with lawyers and professionals in all of our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. An employee in this position will be expected to work on documents in English or French for clients, lawyers or professionals who understand and communicate only in English or French. This national document services team operates 24/7 and it is necessary for the proper functioning of the operations to have bilingual staff available at all times to respond to requests. Bilingualism (French and English) is therefore a requirement for this position.
Shift (remote): Sunday to Thursday 3 pm to 11 pm EST
As a Bilingual Document Specialist, you will be:
Providing firm-wide document support, using your advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio), by:
- Creating various legal and other documents through copy typing, transcription, scanning or other methods.
- Converting styles, performing mail merges, inserting media into presentations, creating tables, working with graphs and objects.
- Proofreading and checking documents for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar, and sense/clarity.
- Correcting document corruption, document version comparisons and checking for accurate revisions.
- Responding promptly to requests, meeting deadlines, and working cooperatively with other departments and individuals within the Firm.
- Managing the intake process of all document production requests and document support requests which includes prioritizing and coordinating work for completion.
- Applying word processing expertise to be able to work on complex legal and other documents.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bilingualism (French/English) is required.
- Advanced-level technical skills in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English and French.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and procedures are an asset.
- Transcription experience is an asset.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one ofCanada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The employee in this position will be part of a national team in which they will work with lawyers and professionals in all of our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. An employee in this position will be expected to work on documents in English or French for clients, lawyers or professionals who understand and communicate only in English or French. This national document services team operates 24/7 and it is necessary for the proper functioning of the operations to have bilingual staff available at all times to respond to requests. Bilingualism (French and English) is therefore a requirement for this position.
Shift (remote): 4 pm to 12 am EST
As a Bilingual Document Specialist, you will be:
Providing firm-wide document support, using your advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio), by:
- Creating various legal and other documents through copy typing, transcription, scanning or other methods.
- Converting styles, performing mail merges, inserting media into presentations, creating tables, working with graphs and objects.
- Proofreading and checking documents for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar, and sense/clarity.
- Correcting document corruption, document version comparisons and checking for accurate revisions.
- Responding promptly to requests, meeting deadlines, and working cooperatively with other departments and individuals within the Firm.
- Managing the intake process of all document production requests and document support requests which includes prioritizing and coordinating work for completion.
- Applying word processing expertise to be able to work on complex legal and other documents.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bilingualism (French/English) is required.
- Advanced-level technical skills in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English and French.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and procedures are an asset.
- Transcription experience is an asset.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one ofCanada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The employee in this position will be part of a national team in which they will work with lawyers and professionals in all of our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. An employee in this position will be expected to work on documents in English or French for clients, lawyers or professionals who understand and communicate only in English or French. This national document services team operates 24/7 and it is necessary for the proper functioning of the operations to have bilingual staff available at all times to respond to requests. Bilingualism (French and English) is therefore a requirement for this position.
Shift (remote): Sunday to Thursday 3 pm to 11 pm EST
As a Bilingual Document Specialist, you will be:
Providing firm-wide document support, using your advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio), by:
- Creating various legal and other documents through copy typing, transcription, scanning or other methods.
- Converting styles, performing mail merges, inserting media into presentations, creating tables, working with graphs and objects.
- Proofreading and checking documents for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar, and sense/clarity.
- Correcting document corruption, document version comparisons and checking for accurate revisions.
- Responding promptly to requests, meeting deadlines, and working cooperatively with other departments and individuals within the Firm.
- Managing the intake process of all document production requests and document support requests which includes prioritizing and coordinating work for completion.
- Applying word processing expertise to be able to work on complex legal and other documents.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bilingualism (French/English) is required.
- Advanced-level technical skills in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English and French.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and procedures are an asset.
- Transcription experience is an asset.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one ofCanada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The employee in this position will be part of a national team in which they will work with lawyers and professionals in all of our offices across Canada, where English is the predominant language. An employee in this position will be expected to work on documents in English or French for clients, lawyers or professionals who understand and communicate only in English or French. This national document services team operates 24/7 and it is necessary for the proper functioning of the operations to have bilingual staff available at all times to respond to requests. Bilingualism (French and English) is therefore a requirement for this position.
Shift (remote): Sunday to Thursday 3 pm to 11 pm EST
As a Bilingual Document Specialist, you will be:
Providing firm-wide document support, using your advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio), by:
- Creating various legal and other documents through copy typing, transcription, scanning or other methods.
- Converting styles, performing mail merges, inserting media into presentations, creating tables, working with graphs and objects.
- Proofreading and checking documents for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar, and sense/clarity.
- Correcting document corruption, document version comparisons and checking for accurate revisions.
- Responding promptly to requests, meeting deadlines, and working cooperatively with other departments and individuals within the Firm.
- Managing the intake process of all document production requests and document support requests which includes prioritizing and coordinating work for completion.
- Applying word processing expertise to be able to work on complex legal and other documents.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Bilingualism (French/English) is required.
- Advanced-level technical skills in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English and French.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone etiquette.
- Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and procedures are an asset.
- Transcription experience is an asset.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position can be based out of Toronto. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Legal Assistant, Intellectual Property, you will be:
Documents
• Drafting, preparing, formatting, and revising all correspondence and submissions for Intellectual Property Offices in Canada, the US, and elsewhere, including the Canadian Patent Office and the Canadian Industrial Design Office (CIPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and WIPO, including office action responses.
• Filing submissions with CIPO, the USPTO, and WIPO via fax, courier, and online tools, including generation of cover letters, fax cover sheets, and fee payment forms.
File and Time Management
• Managing lawyer's practice, including delegating tasks to appropriate IP team members, and following up with regards to status.
• Reviewing all Pattsy information including checking all docket entries, ensuring data is correctly entered and maintained, requesting changes and follow-up dates as needed, generating docket reports, and tracking all deadlines (official, internal, or client/external) and work progress in all active files to make sure due dates are met.
• Contacting Intellectual Property Offices, including CIPO and the USPTO, to resolve basic issues on files such as inquiries and status updates on applications or changes to paperwork and follow ups.
• Managing physical and electronic files for the IP group; ensuring they are current with all relevant documentation, submissions, and correspondence; bringing forward and pulling files as necessary for lawyer's attention.
• Requisitioning new files; maintaining a record of all client files and client data, including contact information.
• Coordinating daily practice of lawyer to ensure hard and soft deadlines are being addressed.
Administrative Functions
• Liaising with billing analyst on prebills and invoices including reviewing all prebills for inaccuracies and errors prior to lawyer review.
• Managing client billing information, including special billing instructions.
• Processing expense reports, outgoing fee payments, and incoming client payments.
• Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team.
Other
• Conducting searches for and downloading patents, trademarks, and designs, using foreign and domestic databases, as requested by the lawyer.
• Working in a team environment, which includes sharing information and knowledge with team and occasionally supporting other legal assistants and other legal staff.
• Performing a variety of routine tasks, as well as special projects.
• Performing other duties as required.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
• Legal Assistant diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in an Intellectual Property group.
• Depth of legal understanding and knowledge of IP laws, with ability to self-update in view of ongoing changes to IP legislation and practice.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to maintain a mutual comfort level while relating to clients, lawyers, and government agencies.
• Strong time management and prioritizing to meet important deadlines with effectiveness and efficiency.
• An energetic, proactive approach with a can-do attitude.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing laws and practices and constructive feedback; reliability and punctuality.
• Empathy, with a focus on delivering high-quality client service (both internal and external).
• A willingness to take on any task as needed to support the lawyer's practice.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in both a team setting and as an independent under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Pattsy and iManage or comparable document management system.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
Bilingualism is required as this is a collaborative role at the national level and the candidate will be handling and following up on various requests from the firm lawyers who has both French and English speaking clients. This position also requires the candidate to be able to interact seamlessly with Financial Analysts – BI (Rates) and E-billing team in our offices across Canada on a daily basis, where English is the predominant language. This position must be performed in English and French, and in order to ensure that the employee in this position can perform their duties autonomously and effectively, candidates for this position must be able to communicate appropriately in French and English both orally and in writing.
This position can be based out of Montreal. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Billing Specialist, you will be:
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with billing lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, external and internal clients and management.
- Ensuring time is entered by set deadlines and following up with lawyers and paralegals where necessary. Preparing, printing and reviewing of prebills (electronically or physically) in a timely manner, monthly, quarterly or on request, including any necessary follow up with others in the Firm and revising according to client billing guidelines and Firm standards and policies.
- Monitoring and reviewing of outstanding WIP (Work In Progress) and following up with lawyers and paralegals to ensure timely billing. Tracking contingency files, closings and other milestone billing arrangements and reporting on status of such files to direct supervisor, including requirement for WIP provisions.
- Preparing various reports and spreadsheets related to time, billing, receivables, etc. for lawyers/paralegals and/or external clients where applicable.
- Issue invoices as instructed by lawyers and in accordance with client billing guidelines and Firm standards and policies -including, but not limited to: narrative edits, transfers, splits, obtaining approval for and applying fee adjustments, creating PDF, delimited or XML file invoices for e-billing clients, based on such client’s requirements.
- Ensuring invoices and supporting documents are forwarded to client in a timely manner, by mail, email or uploading through or into various e-billing sites/e-billing platforms as per the Firms standards and policies.
- Liaising with Finance Department to ensure client codes and contract specifications are up-to date and procedures are followed.
- Liaising with E-billing Team with respect to any rejected invoices during e-billing submissions.
- Completing online status reports and budgets in e-billing systems for various clients in coordination with lawyers and legal assistants.
- Acting as monitor for specific clients and/or matters when Alternate Fee Arrangements are in place. Ensuring that special rates and discounts are applied to each invoice.
- Monitoring thresholds and other milestones and updating billing lawyer on status. Providing reports and ensuring compliance with all special arrangements.
- Acting as liaison between lawyers/LA’s and Finance, providing assistance re accounting or financial queries to ensure client needs are met.
- Responsible for initial collection inquiry with external clients. Escalating billing concerns/issues to billing lawyer for direction on next steps. When necessary, cancelling and re-issuing invoices or creating credit notes in accordance with Firm policies. If applicable, forwarding problematic client collections to Collection Department for follow-up.
- Obtaining additional information relating to special arrangements and/or information required for setup for e-billing matters, and assisting E-billing team to ensure matters are set up promptly.
- Liaising with Billings Team to manage requests sent to team inbox and support team with workload during high production times and absences on team.
- Maintaining accurate and up to date records of all approvals and directions as per the Firms standards and policies via uploading necessary documentation into appropriate databases.
- Review/translate narratives to ensure matter is billed in appropriate language and identify such changes for review by billing lawyers.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Post-Secondary education in Accounting is required, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience, including client service, billing, collections and\or accounts receivable, preferably in a professional services firm.
- Familiarity\Experience with Aderant Expert or a similar accounting system would be an asset
- Strong time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, set schedules and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of business and legal terminology.
- Capacity to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with internal and external clients.
- Flexibility to work overtime during peak billing periods (including but not limited to month-end, quarter-end, year-end, etc.).
- Strong written and oral communication skills (French and English in Québec).
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the tenth consecutive year in 2022 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The role is predominantly in French. However, as many of the matters that a commercial paraprofessional will be engaged with can be national in scope and do require a working knowledge of written and spoken English. Our commercial paraprofessional based in Montreal could work on a class action across several regions of the country and internationally with English documents and English speaking clients, or a multi national corporate litigation which has documents filings and legal research in both French and English. This position cannot be fulfilled only by a team member assisting the incumbent as it requires a working knowledge of English to support a large national and international legal team.
This position can be based out of Montreal. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Intermediate Law Clerk , you will be:
Records and project management
• Plan and manage each mandate based on a detailed assessment of the requirements and objectives related to each task, including the use of relevant technology and support resources.
• Liaise with other members of the Litigation Group.
• File and manage case files or parts of files.
• Work with clients, experts and lawyers.
• Meet with the lawyers to obtain their instructions, and participate in organizational meetings with clients, experts and the lawyers.
Case and trial preparation
• Provide lawyers with the required assistance and support throughout the entire case management process and during trials.
• Coordinate the issuance and filing of documents prepared for the tribunal or the court, in accordance with the instructions received. Assist the lawyers in preparing witnesses for examinations, cross-examinations and hearings.
Preparation of documents
• Draft the proceedings, such as interlocutory applications, fee statements, discharges and releases, etc.
• Prepare documents in support of the proceedings.
• Prepare and draft the chronology of events.
• Prepare summaries of the case evidence.
• Prepare books of authorities and exhibit binders.
• Draft the usual and other correspondence, in accordance with instructions.
Searches
• Carry out searches in transcripts and data bases, such as Relativity. Search for case law, literature and legislation in data bases, such as Soquij, Canlii, etc.
• Perform case tracking and legislative history searches.
• Perform due diligence searches on corporations or individuals in the Soquij data base and examine and analyse the dockets of the Quebec Courts, the Federal Court and the Supreme Court.
• Coordinate legal research with the other Canadian provinces and the United States.
Examination in discovery and trial testimony
• Assist in preparing witnesses for examinations and testimonies at trial.
• Assist lawyers with examinations.
• Prepare summaries of examinations, judgments and testimonies.
• Ensure the management of undertakings and required responses.
• Prepare summary tables of follow-ups to objections.
• Examine documents pertaining to matters of relevancy and privilege with respect to the dispute and the issues in dispute, according to instructions.
Management of the documentary evidence
• Propose and find a solution and a tool to electronically manage the documentary evidence;
• Communicate and coordinate with external clients in order to gather information and evidence required to support their case.
• Manage documents in the data bases and ensure their updates, as well as monitor various data.
• In collaboration with the Litigation group support team, add documentary evidence and perform data base updates, and assist in the organization of electronic evidence.
• Organize the evidence received in print format from clients or other sources.
Supervision and administration
• Assist in the training, coaching and reinforcement of the team.
• Maintain the integrity of files and all record-keeping systems.
• Record all billable hours in a timely manner and in accordance with the procedures and objectives of the firm and the department.
• Delegate tasks to the relevant resources.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
• University diploma or college diploma or certificate in paralegal studies (or equivalent) issued by a recognized educational institution.
• Six to ten years experience as a law clerk or paralegal in a litigation department, including litigation experience, notably with complex litigation cases.
• Demonstrated knowledge of judicial law and the law of evidence.
• Ability to keep abreast of changes to laws and government policies.
• Ability to read and summarize documents, including technical documents.
• Great attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage numerous priorities at once and respect deadlines.
• Proven ability to demonstrate initiative (notably with autonomous monitoring of files), and sound judgement, as well as to make decisions and accept responsibilities.
• Excellent writing skills.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Manager, Legal Support Services, you will be:
Legal Assistant Placement and Teams
- Determining requirements for effective production and processing of legal assistant work. Includes ensuring that trained staff is in place and efficiently meeting practice area needs while being accountable for the number of operational resources authorized by the Firm.
- Working closely with Director, Legal Support Services, Practice Group Leads and Professional Resources to propose, implement and maintain Legal Assistant resources, including hiring talent, recommending teams, providing feedback, and recommending physical location of Legal Assistants and Lawyers based on practice requirements.
Talent Management
- Ensuring development of direct reports to meet the objective of producing strong co-operative work units. This will include working with or liaising with the Director, Legal Support Services, Supervisors, Legal Support Services, and Trainers in determining means of assessing skills, software/applications and identifying the most appropriate training tools and methods.
- Managing absences and planning of vacations to ensure adequate coverage, and recording of information. Ensure management and authorization of overtime requests.
- Coaching employees to be accountable for their work, to be aligned with the Firm’s objectives, culture and values and creating an empowering work environment.
- Managing staff in a hybrid work environment.
- Educating Legal Assistants and Lawyers on the success factors and on the overall McCarthy Engage program on which the Legal Assistants are evaluated. Facilitating review conversations with Lawyers.
- Consulting with the Director, Legal Support Services and/or Director, Legal Support Services, and Manager or Director, Human Resources prior to initiating any formal disciplinary procedures. This will be to check for adherence and conformance to Firm policy, to ensure conformity with applicable laws and to evaluate alternative courses of action. Such alternatives may include instruction in improving efficiency and productivity, implementation of constructive disciplinary procedures, formal Performance Improvement Plan, referral to more training, or termination of employment.
- Leading team-building events; supporting and mobilizing employees to get involved in projects, meetings, etc.
- Organizing team meetings with Legal Assistants, as for an example, brainstorming sessions, focus groups, informal engagement activities, etc.
- Coordinating follow-up on new hire technical training, ensuring that the necessary level of expertise is attained.
- Providing leadership, direction and expertise for appropriate Human Resources and Legal Support Services functions as they relate to the group, including employee relations, engagement, project and change management.
- Leading the performance management process for employees, including: setting performance objectives; providing and collecting ongoing feedback. Regularly obtain feedback from clients (Lawyers).
- Recommending annual salary increases for direct reports in accordance with the Firm’s salary administration practices.
- Coaching for performance and professional development to ensure Firm standards are met according to the Firm’s performance management program as well as progression of individual professional development goals.
Managing Internal Clients (Lawyers & Legal Assistants) Expectations
- Acting as primary liaison between Lawyers and Legal Assistants, Supervisors and Legal Assistant Support and Legal Assistants, and between Management and Legal Assistants.
- Managing concerns that surface within the Lawyer/Legal Assistant teams.
- Influencing and encouraging Lawyers and Legal Assistants to support the Legal Support Service model firm-wide by educating people about available resources and providing assistance as may be required to access and utilize those resources.
- Identifying problems, seeking innovative solutions, communicating with stakeholders and following through until the problems are resolved.
Administration
- Working in a collaborative manner with functional groups and regional Managers, Legal Support Services and DSG Manager to support operational needs, to share managing issues and best practices, to improve efficiencies, standardize working processes and participate in projects related to Legal Support Services.
- Maintaining records, compiling and organizing statistical reports concerning personnel-related data or services-related data.
- Analyzing data in order to identify themes and trends. Developing sound recommendations for change and improvement.
- Working with Director, Legal Support Services to prepare annual financial and headcount budgets. Monitor and report monthly.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Completed post-secondary education in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field or extensive relevant work experience required.
- Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 3 years managing a large team, ideally in a professional services environment.
- Highly developed problem solving, conflict management and negotiation skills, including the ability to successfully resolve performance and disciplinary issues. Ability to develop and deliver creative solutions.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in numeracy skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Able to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the Firm while maintaining composure.
- Intermediate skill level with Office Suite.
- Demonstrated experience in change management and keen interest in continuous process improvement.
- Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment on a national platform.
- Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
The Legal Assistant Support role has the same duties and responsibilities of a Legal Assistant role working in any of the practice areas, but whose focus would primarily be to assist with work overflow, replacement of an absent Legal Assistant or any other tasks as may be assigned.
As a Legal Assistant Support (17 months contract) - Litigation, you will be:
Documents
- Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions, in accordance with the requirements set by the practice group.
- Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks, Billing Assistants, etc. where appropriate while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
Litigation
- Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
- Preparing basic court pleadings or other courtroom visuals.
- Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.
- Scheduling and coordinating discoveries, expert witnesses or other court-designated hearings. Monitoring evidence gathering.
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures as well as medical terminology where applicable.
File and Time Management
- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent files.
- Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.
- Managing key dates including physical bring forward system and updating calendars for assigned lawyers, including their meetings, appointments, due dates and client-related activities.
Lawyer / Client Support
- Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
Updating contact names and addresses in the client database on a regular basis.
- Coordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed catering or audio-visual equipment.
Mail, Fax and Phone Reception Functions
- Reviewing and routing incoming mail and fax communications; preparing and processing outgoing mail and faxes; and arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required.
- Receiving, handling, screening and/or directing incoming calls as directed by lawyers; responding to routine inquiries and requests from clients; and taking messages as required.
Financial and Administrative Functions
- Assisting with the preparation and finalization of time entry on a daily basis according to firm standards in preparation for Billing Assistant to process.
- Working with Finance to coordinate new Client and Matter openings (KYC);
- Coordinating activities with functional area staff (Office Services, Marketing, etc.), as needed.
- Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team.
Other
- Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
- Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm.
- Competitive compensation including paid overtime.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Manager, Paraprofessionals (Business Law), you will be:
Management Duties
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with business law lawyers, law clerks, legal assistants and external clients.
- Ensuring compliance with Firm procedures, policies and precedents relating to paraprofessional services at all times.
- Monitoring and updating vacation schedule and reporting on absences of team. Ensuring that coverage is in place.
- Managing all direct and indirect reports which includes: Coaching and development, performance, hiring, disciplinary and terminations.
- Training and continuing education of new and existing business law paraprofessionals. Mentoring and guiding business law paraprofessionals with their workload and responsibilities.
- Holding regular meetings with business law paraprofessionals to review issues, training requirements, workloads. Escalating issues pursuant to reporting structure, as appropriate.
- Meeting with lawyers with respect to any performance issues relating to the business law paraprofessionals. Escalating any performance issues pursuant to reporting structure, as appropriate.
- Performing regional and national project work, leading and co-ordinating or participating in projects, as assigned. Leading innovation initiatives in the region.
- Promoting a positive and respectful work environment aligned with firm values.
Business Law Paraprofessional Duties
- Providing independent professional support services, including assistance with complex transactions.
- Preparing and drafting various corporation documents, including:
- Documents and articles relating to corporate reorganizations.
- Documents and articles relating to asset/share purchase and sale transactions.
- Documents relating to non-corporate entities, such as partnerships and not-for-profit corporations.
- Maintaining integrity of Corporate Database and all record keeping systems.
- Keeping current on changes in legislation and government policy and informing others as appropriate.
- Ensuring quality and accuracy of work, and ensuring work is completed within reasonable time frame.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- College Degree/Law Clerk studies or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in business law with a depth of experience in independently handling complex corporate transactions.
- Prior leadership/supervisory experience is an asset.
- Strong people management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, set schedules and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop direct reports.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of business and legal terminology.
- Capacity to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with internal and external clients.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
The Legal Assistant Support role has the same duties and responsibilities of a Legal Assistant role working in any of the practice areas, but whose focus would primarily be to assist with work overflow, replacement of an absent Legal Assistant or any other tasks as may be assigned.
As a Legal Assistant Support - Litigation, you will be:
Documents
- Preparing, editing, formatting, printing, scanning and revising correspondence, memoranda, litigation documents, reports, forms, labels and other printed material through dictation, copy typing or other instructions, in accordance with the requirements set by the practice group.
- Coordinating and dispersing tasks to be performed by various resource groups such as the Document Specialists, Administrative Clerks, Billing Assistants, etc. where appropriate while ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Proofreading documents and checking for appropriate formatting, spelling, grammar and clarity.
Litigation
- Assisting lawyers in the preparation and coordination of hearings and trials; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements.
- Preparing basic court pleadings or other courtroom visuals.
- Coordinating service and filing of proceedings with agencies and courts.
- Scheduling and coordinating discoveries, expert witnesses or other court-designated hearings. Monitoring evidence gathering.
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures as well as medical terminology where applicable.
File and Time Management
- Managing files including: opening new files, maintaining large and complex files, developing, maintaining and utilizing an orderly filing and retrieval system to ensure ease of reference to historical paper or electronic records, organizing law and precedent files.
- Working with Records Management and Administrative Clerks to create, maintain and store client files as appropriate.
- Managing key dates including physical bring forward system and updating calendars for assigned lawyers, including their meetings, appointments, due dates and client-related activities.
Lawyer / Client Support
- Coordinating lawyer travel arrangements, including preparing itineraries and travel expense reports.
Updating contact names and addresses in the client database on a regular basis.
- Coordinating client meetings, including scheduling rooms and arranging for needed catering or audio-visual equipment.
Mail, Fax and Phone Reception Functions
- Reviewing and routing incoming mail and fax communications; preparing and processing outgoing mail and faxes; and arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required.
- Receiving, handling, screening and/or directing incoming calls as directed by lawyers; responding to routine inquiries and requests from clients; and taking messages as required.
Financial and Administrative Functions
- Assisting with the preparation and finalization of time entry on a daily basis according to firm standards in preparation for Billing Assistant to process.
- Working with Finance to coordinate new Client and Matter openings (KYC);
- Coordinating activities with functional area staff (Office Services, Marketing, etc.), as needed.
- Providing consistent backup support when assistants are absent; providing support to assistants who may be managing multiple tasks and/or difficult deadlines; and working proactively as a positive and productive member of the team.
Other
- Maintaining and updating job knowledge and technical skills by identifying and participating in education opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
- In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court rules and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills.
- Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy.
- Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines.
- Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Flexibility to occasionally work overtime.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities and are delighted to have been selected for the tenth consecutive year in 2022 as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
This position is based out of Toronto, Calgary or Vancouver. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Law Clerk, Business Law Services, you will be:
- Providing independent professional support services.
- Working with the National Extra-Provincial Business Law team to provide specialized extra-provincial support for corporate transactions throughout the Firm, including:
- Onboarding national and international clients,
- Managing extra-provincial matters for large corporate groups,
- Attending to registrations of corporations, not-for-profit entities and partnerships,
- Post amalgamation and continuance registrations and updates,
- Attending to general maintenance and business name management,
- Providing fee quotes for extra-provincial matters,
- Keeping up to date on registry requirements,
- Attending to regulatory body approvals, where acquired
- Interacting with clients and agents.
- Assisting with other corporate matters, as required.
- Maintaining integrity of corporate database and all record keeping systems.
- Keeping current on changes in legislation and government policy and informing others as appropriate.
As our ideal candidate, you will have:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in corporate law.
- College Degree/Certificate in Paralegal studies or equivalent work experience.
- Excellent analytical skills, good judgment, organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Client-service oriented, including strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Capacity to occasionally accommodate a flexible schedule.
- Experience with ALF/EnAct databases an asset.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.