Legal Assistant

at  McKellar Structured Settlements Inc

At McKellar, Canada’s oldest and largest structured settlement firm, our clients are our first priority. We are a financial/legal services company that operates at the crossroads where lawyers, seriously injured people, and insurance companies meet. We help people navigate some of life’s most difficult decisions and support the incredibly important work of our lawyer and insurer clients.
As a Legal Assistant, you’ll be an important part of our Legal Department, providing legal administrative support to our lawyers and your team members. You’ll also complete other administrative tasks as assigned, using your fantastic eye for detail and inquisitive nature to contribute to work throughout the life cycle of our files. A successful Legal Assistant at McKellar is extremely organized, manages their time well, has the ability to multi-task like a pro, has the ability to stay calm under pressure, has a desire to learn and develop, and approaches work and life with a great sense of humour!

Responsibilities:

• Primarily assist with the legal administrative duties (e.g. drafting or typing correspondence and documents from precedents, maintaining bring-forward system, and maintaining file organization.
• Assist in Client Service tasks as necessary.
• Participate in training activities to gain additional knowledge and experience.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• A good working knowledge of basic math concepts.
• Superior attention to detail - you are a stickler when it comes to accuracy.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills - deadlines don’t scare you.
• The ability to work independently and with others and to be professional, no matter what the day brings.
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel) and an excellent ability to learn new programs (i.e. custom databases).
• An understanding of and complete fidelity to confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• University degree or diploma in Legal studies.
• Work experience in the legal, financial, or insurance industries.
• French fluency.
• Any certificate, designation, award, or achievement that demonstrates a quantitative ability, an ability to think critically, or an ability to write and/or edit.

As a member of the McKellar team, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, surrounded by ambitious, smart team members who invest in your growth and development. Your employment commences with a 6-month probationary contract. Upon completion of the contract, you’ll be eligible for generous benefits, including health, dental, and drug coverage, and 3 weeks’ vacation. At McKellar, we work hard—so we like to reward our team with perks like an all-expenses-paid holiday party, a kitchen stocked with (free) snacks and drinks, birthday and anniversary gifts, staff raffles and catered lunches, paid company outings, and performance and holiday bonuses. Compensation is very competitive and is reviewed annually.
McKellar Structured Settlements Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We don’t make hiring decisions on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know

• Primarily assist with the legal administrative duties (e.g. drafting or typing correspondence and documents from precedents, maintaining bring-forward system, and maintaining file organization.
• Assist in Client Service tasks as necessary.
• Participate in training activities to gain additional knowledge and experience.
• Other projects and duties as assigned