At McNally Gervan, our team of experienced Ottawa personal injury lawyers is dedicated to helping accident victims and their families. We understand that being injured in an accident can be a traumatic and life-altering experience. Our goal is to provide compassionate and effective legal services to help our clients obtain the compensation and support they need to move forward.
Role
The Articling Student will assist lawyers in various legal tasks and provide administrative support in a fast-paced legal environment. This position provides an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in a legal setting while contributing to significant cases.
The schedule and expected hours are Monday to Friday and 40 per week. The work will be performed onsite 3 days per week and from home 2 days per week based on operational requirements and as agreed upon by the partners. See Appendix A for Articling Student requirements as per the Law Society of Ontario.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist lawyers in preparing legal documents such as mediation briefs, pleadings, legal research memos, contracts, and agreements
- Conduct legal research on various subject relevant to personal injury cases, or accident benefit cases
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsels, legal experts, insurance adjusters and other involved parties
- Draft correspondence and other legal documents
- Attending court for motions and conferences
- Accompanying lawyers during discoveries, mediations and/or trials
- Managing Small Claims Court matters
- Perform other related duties based on operational requirements
Qualifications
- Must have obtained a JD or LLB degree from an accredited law school in a common law jurisdiction or equivalent before starting articling/clerkship
- Must be registered in the Lawyer Licensing Process and eligible for articling in accordance with the requirements set out by the Law Society of Ontario
- Must have strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills – English
- Must have a Driver’s License and the ability to drive
We’re excited to find a passionate student who is eager to learn and grow with us! If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and gain valuable experience, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team and contribute your unique skills while building your professional network. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful impact—submit your application today! We can’t wait to hear from you!
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