Legal Research Strategist — Hybrid & Training Lead

McCarthy Tétrault LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance premiums paid by Firm

Wellness and technology reimbursements

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Toronto seeks a Legal Research Specialist with strong legal research skills and experience in training; hybrid work with 4 days in-office. The role focuses on legislative research, teaching lawyers and articling students, and collaborating within a firm-wide research team.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in a legal environment, familiarity with Lexis, Westlaw Canada, HeinOnline, Avantis, and a JD or law degree.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in library and/or information studies or law
• Minimum of 5 years of experience preferably in a corporate or legal environment
• Experience in an automated library environment using an integrated library management system
• Familiarity with the law, legal systems and legal processes of Canada, the United States (asset), and Commonwealth/civil law jurisdictions
• Familiarity with legal and business research methodologies and resources in print and electronic formats
• Demonstrates high-level analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• The title of Analyst will be used for those with a JD or law degree and at least 10 years of legal research experience in a professional services environment

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and reference services to firm lawyers, students and internal departments
• Guide researchers with search strategies and information resources
• Contribute to teaching, training and orientation on research methodologies and resources
• Stay current with information resources and technology for library services
• Provide current awareness services to internal clients (alerts, newsletters)
• Collaborate with other researchers on mandates and projects
• Mentor and onboard library team members and law students

Skills

Legal research

Training/teaching

Communication skills

Docketing/time management

Education

Masters in Library and Information Studies or JD

Tools

Lexis Advance Quicklaw

WestlawNext Canada

HeinOnline

Avantis

Job description

McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Toronto seeks a Legal Research Specialist with strong legal research skills and experience in training; hybrid work with 4 days in-office. The role focuses on legislative research, teaching lawyers and articling students, and collaborating within a firm-wide research team.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in a legal environment, familiarity with Lexis, Westlaw Canada, HeinOnline, Avantis, and a JD or law degree.