Litigation Paralegal

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Come work with us!

We are not your average law firm.

At Stewart McKelvey, we think: forward in a typically traditional field to outperform the expectations of our clients - and our employees. Our team members are the force that drives our business toward a modern, diverse and innovative future.

Our goal is not to replicate what we have, but to continue to invest in new talent who contribute their diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. At Stewart McKelvey, you are welcome to bring your whole unique self to work.

In return, we offer a culture that supports flexible work arrangements, mental and physical wellness and we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. A few things we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including work from home options
• A generous vacation allowance, as well as two "flex days" per year
• Top rate flexible health and dental plan
• Group Retirement Plan with employer contribution matching
• An annual wellness allowance, for a broad range of eligible expenses, such as fitness memberships and fees, fitness equipment, general health & wellness support, personal development courses, and home office expenses
• A "Dress for your Day" policy
• Assistance for continuing education
• Social events and staff retreats
• A positive and fun work environment where we value inclusion and mutual respect

If this sounds like a work environment you’d thrive in, you might be a great fit for our team!

We are currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our team based in our Charlottetown, PEIoffice.

Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Close Date:Monday, April 4, 2022

The Opportunity:

Our Litigation Paralegals play an integral role in providing a broad range of litigation paralegal services to the Advocacy Group.

The successful candidate will assist in all aspects of preparation for court and tribunal appearances, including organizing and preparing file materials and case management activities, drafting pleadings, applications, affidavits, & other documents/form, and assisting with discovery preparations.

Additional key responsibilities include managing medical chronologies, arranging for surveillance requests and skip traces, performing collections, and other duties as required.

If you are a Paralegal or Administrative professional with relevant experience and/or education, with excellent computer, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills, we want to hear from you!

Our Focus on Inclusion:

We believe that diversity and inclusion not only enhances the delivery of legal services to our clients, but contributes to a better workplace for our staff through the respected and valued input of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences.

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.

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.

Interested Candidates:

Please Note: We require that all members of the Stewart McKelvey team and visitors to our offices be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

For security purposes, applicants are asked to submit their resume, cover letter and any other accompanying application documents in PDF format.

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.

No agencies please.