4 jobs found in st. john's

Legal Assistant – Personal Injury Law Rogers Rogers Moyse is seeking a legal assistant with experience in personal injury law to cover a maternity leave position. The successful candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications: · experience working as a legal assistant in the area of personal injury law; · qualifications from a paralegal program or an office administration program with a concentration in legal administration; · proficiency in MS Word and Outlook and PC Law; · excellent time-management and interpersonal skills. Rogers Rogers Moyse will offer the successful candidate a competitive compensation package. Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Contract length: 12 months Expected start date: 2020-11-16 Job Types: Full-time, Temporary  

Stewart McKelvey is an innovative, client-driven law firm committed to providing the highest quality of ethical legal services, earning clients' trust and striving to meet and exceed expectations. The firm invests in its people, technology and its business to ensure the continued delivery of the quality service that clients have come to expect from the firm. Stewart McKelvey has earned a reputation as a leader in the profession and a supporter of the communities in which we live and work. Our forward thinking perspective results in outperforming expectations. As a firm, we value diversity and are committed to providing a workplace that fosters a culture of awareness, appreciation and respect. It is our mission to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the firm, to support the diversity initiatives of our clients, and to encourage greater inclusion in our communities through sponsorships and support. It is our belief that diversity and inclusion enhances the delivery of legal services to our clients through the respected and valued input of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. Stewart McKelvey requires the skills and talents of a broad range of staff to meet its objectives. We offer full time permanent staff a challenging and progressive environment with a competitive compensation and group benefits package. We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant (Corporate) to join our team based in our St. John's, NL office. Start Date: October, 2020 Type of Position: Full Time, Contract (possibility of extension) Close Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020 Position Summary: To provide high quality legal administrative support and assist in managing the practices of the assigned lawyers within the corporate group. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares a broad range of legal documents, general and confidential correspondence, including e-mail and faxes from digital dictation, rough drafts, notes or verbal instructions; Ensures high quality work product by proofreading all work for completeness, correct grammar, spelling, typographical and format errors; Maintains accurate and up-to-date calendar of activities, meetings and various events for assigned lawyer to ensure no scheduling conflicts; Schedules appointments, arranges meetings, coordinates travel arrangements, and processes expense claims; Serves as liaison between assigned lawyer and external clients in a professional manner and with diplomacy; Ensures that all files are up-to-date and maintained appropriately, including opening and closing files, and maintaining a bring forward system; Performs Aderant Expert related tasks such as processing time sheets, pulling pre-bills, performing conflict searches, processing new client matter forms, closing files, etc; Reviews, prioritizes and routes incoming mail; coordinates sending/receiving of faxes; compiles data needed to draft replies to correspondence; composes and types routine replies as necessary; Photocopying and binding as required; and Performs other related duties as required. Candidate Profile: Generally at least 2 years experience in a Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal role is preferred; Successful completion of formal Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal training, or equivalent combination of training and experience; Strong word processing skills; including the ability to function easily in a customized Microsoft Word environment using Styles; Understanding of basic business relationships and confidentiality principles; Excellent legal administrative skills with the ability to multi-task; and, Excellent attention to detail and superior proofreading skills. Interested Candidates: Interested candidates can apply here . To learn more about Stewart McKelvey please visit our website at www.stewartmckelvey.com . We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All candidates who are interviewed will be requested to complete a Predictive Index. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory background check. Stewart McKelvey is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process, such as an interview or testing, and who require accommodation should discuss their needs with the Recruiter. No agencies please.

We are looking for Law Clerk/Paralegal to join our team on a contract position ending August 2021 . As a Law Clerk you will play an integral role in the Legal Claims Department working closely with a team to provide clerking support for Insurance Defence files. This exciting in-house role is based in our St. John’s, NL office . Here are a few ways you'll make a difference: Practice management. Drafting pleadings. Reviewing productions and providing counsel with a pre-discovery list of further productions/documents/information to request from counsel. All facets related to undertakings, include preparing the initial undertakings chart, corresponding with counsel to request undertakings, reviewing answers received to determine whether the undertaking is satisfied, drafting motion materials to compel answers to undertakings. All aspects of arranging Independent Medical Examinations, including retaining experts, and preparing briefs for experts. Summarizing documents. Trial/Arbitration preparation.   Your Skills   Strong document management skills with the ability to learn and utilize Intact’s various software programs, including the Microsoft Office package of programs. Ability to prioritise, organise and execute your tasks in a quality manner with a fast turnaround. A desire to be a part of our #oneteam philosophy, supporting our insureds, adjusters, claims representatives, law clerks, legal assistants and lawyers, with a view to customer satisfaction and business continuity. Excellent attention to detail and sound proofreading skills, ability to prioritize and organize. Excellent communication, listening, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills exercise sound judgment and take initiative. Demonstrate a disciplined approach to work. Comfort working in a paperless environment. You must have: Have an excellent understanding of all elements of civil litigation, including: Procedures under the Newfoundland and Labrador Rules of Court, and Small Claims Court. Have worked as a paralegal/law clerk, with specific experience as an insurance defence paralegal being a definite asset. College diploma or university degree in an appropriate field. Here are a few reasons why others have joined our team: An award-winning, inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work (Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Aon Platinum Best Employers, LinkedIn Top Company, Glassdoor Best Place to Work & Top CEO, Indeed Top-Rated Workplaces) Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career Flexibility in how and where you work A casual ‘dress for your day’ culture that encourages you to be yourself   Closing Statement   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer At Intact, our values guide everything that we do. We celebrate our differences and appreciate our similarities. That’s why we are committed to building an inclusive and inspiring environment for all employees. If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to provide. Background Checks As an employer and publicly traded financial services company, the best interests of our customers, employees and shareholders are important to us. We want Intact to be a great place to work! This means that you’ll be asked to consent to background checks so we can learn more about you. Please note that for positions with access to financial data or funds, your credit must be in good standing. Internal Candidates For internal candidates, you can apply for a posted position if you have been in your current position for at least 12 months and are performing at a satisfactory level. Please note we may have identified other internal candidates through our Employee Development Program, and that the selection process may also be opened to external applicants. Eligibility It’s important that you are legally eligible to work in Canada at the time an offer of employment is made. You may be requested to provide proof of eligibility at that time. This posting closes on July 6, 2020.

The Marco Group is growing and we are looking for a Construction Lawyer to join our team in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Construction Lawyer will report to and advise the Executive Team on commercial construction projects, tenders, contracts, financing, disputes and other legal matters across the organization. Marco is a large Canadian based general contractor with offices in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Dartmouth, NS, and Calgary, AB. We operate in the retail, commercial, recreational, multi-residential, entertainment, health care, educational and light industrial sectors as design-builders, construction managers, and general contractors. We build structures, but we also are building so much more. At the Marco Group, we are building a future, building the Marco family, and we are building opportunities for our employees. We offer a competitive compensation structure, employee profit-sharing, health and dental benefits on the first day, an RRSP program, wellness initiatives, an employee referral program, and a generous vacation package. The Marco Group encourages and embraces a diverse workforce; we love to see candidates apply with varying gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, language, and ability. The Construction Lawyer will be responsible for: Identification, avoidance and management of risks in all aspects of the project – from RFP/tender to completion. Drafting and negotiating sound legal construction contracts with owners, consultants, sureties, subcontractors and suppliers. Acting as a legal advisor throughout all aspects of the construction process, including project management, claims avoidance, completion and payment. Providing assistance with requests for proposals, RFQs, RFPs, bids and tenders. Preparation of and submission of claims for additional compensation arising from changes in scope and schedule. Supporting company growth and management by an ongoing review of contracts and managing disputes. When necessary, representing the organization in litigation and arbitration relating to contract termination. Managing external legal counsel. Performing various ad hoc legal projects as required by the Executive team. Ability to travel regionally and nationally. Qualifications and Skills: Candidates must have general commercial law experience and familiarity with commercial development. Bachelor’s degree or JD in Law and licensed to practice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and/or Nova Scotia (or able to be licensed in either/both). Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience in construction law and/or general contract law. Must continuously practice and display integrity, teamwork, and commitment. Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines. Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory for success in this position. Written and spoken skills in French would be considered an asset.