Legal Research & Training Specialist (Hybrid)

McCarthy Tétrault; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance premiums paid by the Firm

Wellness reimbursements

Technology reimbursements

Overtime pay

Zusammenfassung

McCarthy Tétrault, a leading Canadian law firm with offices across major cities, seeks a Legal Research Specialist in Toronto. The role focuses on legislative research, training lawyers and articling students, and collaborating within a firm-wide research team.

A hybrid work model with four days in office is available. The ideal candidate has a JD or law degree with 5+ years of legal research experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with major legal research tools

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 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 and Commonwealth/civil law jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with legal and business research methodologies and resources in print and electronic formats, including free and fee-based online resources (Lexis Advance Quicklaw, WestlawNext Canada, HeinOnline, Avantis).
• Demonstrates high-level analytical skills and excellent communication abilities.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal research and reference services to firm lawyers and students.
• Guide researchers with search strategies and information resources.
• Contribute to teaching, training and orientation on research methodologies.
• Stay updated on information resources and tech for library services.
• Provide firm-wide current awareness services (alerts, newsletters).
• Collaborate with other researchers on mandates and projects.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's degree in library and/or information studies

Law degree (JD) or law degree

Tools

Lexis Advance Quicklaw

WestlawNext Canada

HeinOnline

Avantis

Jobbeschreibung

McCarthy Tétrault, a leading Canadian law firm with offices across major cities, seeks a Legal Research Specialist in Toronto. The role focuses on legislative research, training lawyers and articling students, and collaborating within a firm-wide research team.

A hybrid work model with four days in office is available. The ideal candidate has a JD or law degree with 5+ years of legal research experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with major legal research tools