Job Description
McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.
The successful candidate will work in a fully bilingual environment, supporting files governed by the Civil Code of Québec and the Code of Civil Procedure, and will play a key role in managing complex evidentiary records, including extensive medical documentation and expert materials.
We are recruiting a Bilingual Intermediate Litigation Paralegal to join our litigation support team in our Montréal office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of four years of experience in medical litigation and health law and will be responsible for supporting lawyers on matters including professional medical liability, institutional liability, regulatory proceedings, as well as related civil litigation. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.
As a Bilingual Litigation Paralegal, you will be:
- Providing day to day paraprofessional support on medical and health related litigation files.
- Organizing, analyzing and managing large volumes of medical records, hospital charts, expert reports and related documentation.
- Assisting in the preparation of communications relating to documents, inventories, undertakings and follow up summaries.
- Preparing all relevant documentation to be submitted to the expert(s), in accordance with the instructions received by the lawyer.
- Supporting preparation for examinations, motions, mediation and trial, including preparation of hearing and witness binders and trial materials.
- Assisting with drafting chronology, quantum assessments based on expert reports filed and relevant case law, and summary of some expert reports.
- Managing litigation timelines, deadlines and critical dates under the Code of Civil Procedure.
- Liaising professionally with lawyers, clients, medical experts, court clerks, opposing counsel and third parties.
- Maintaining organized electronic and physical files (where necessary) in compliance with firm and client standards and confidentiality requirements.
- Contributing to the maintenance and updating of litigation precedents and internal best practices.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the litigation paraprofessional team.
As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:
- Diploma in Paralegal Studies / Techniques juridiques or Law Clerk program from a recognized institution.
- 4-7 years of experience as a litigation paralegal or technician, ideally in medical, professional liability or health related litigation.
- Strong knowledge of Quebec civil procedure and litigation practice.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and managing complex medical records.
- Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and litigation document management systems; e discovery experience (Relativity) is an asset.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced litigation environment.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, service oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a regional team.
As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:
- Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
- Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off.
- A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
- Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.
How to Apply:
We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.
