We are currently seeking a Paralegal to join the McKiggan Hebert Team!
Want to help us make the world a better place? This is an opportunity to make a difference daily while enjoying a competitive salary, medical/health benefits, annual bonuses and great people working by your side.
We fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. The work that you do here will really matter, and you’ll have the opportunity to change the lives of our clients every day.
The successful candidate will support a practice in personal injury law. Responsibilities will include client service and correspondence, preparing and managing documents and files, entering time, managing calendars, and other related duties.
The successful candidate will have a Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma from a recognized institution or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong technology skills particularly with MS Office and time keeping and billing software.
Experience as a Personal Injury Paralegal an asset. Experience with Filevine an asset.
The candidate must be detail-oriented, have exceptional personal integrity, be flexible with changing schedules and duties, demonstrate outstanding client service and communication skills and be a strong team player.
About Us
McKiggan Hebert was founded by senior lawyers John McKiggan, K.C. and Brian Hebert. John McKiggan has received recognition as one of the top personal injury lawyers in Canada. Brian Hebert has been serving clients in the areas of business, personal injury, environmental and Aboriginal law for 30 years. We serve clients throughout the Atlantic region.
McKiggan Hebert is strongly committed to client satisfaction. We are focused on delivering results to clients while operating in a respectful and professional work environment. We offer excellent remuneration and continuing professional development opportunities. We value and support the volunteer work and community service of our employees.
To apply:
Send your cover letter, resume and references to [email protected] with the subject line “I want to join your team!”
Qualified candidates will be interviewed as applications are received. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Vision care
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 2 years (preferred)
- Administrative: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
