Paralegal, Litigation

Dentons • Edmonton, AB

65d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Paralegal will offer a blend of skills and experience providing e-discovery and litigation practice support with a primary focus in our Litigation group in addition to supporting our broader litigation teams locally and nationally.

The position will require a confident and reliable individual to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities and the successful applicant must be team-orientated and accustomed to working as a team with other lawyers, paraprofessionals and legal support professionals. The ideal candidate will be available to work on-site during regular business hours with some flexibility.

Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong legal analysis and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented and have excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with lawyers, legal assistants, and paraprofessionals
• Ability to prioritize high volume of tasks and competing priorities
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• 10+ years’ experience supporting civil litigation
• 3+ years of experience using e-discovery software with a strong understanding of both e-discovery software and litigation processes
• Strong technical proficiency in using e-discovery software (Relativity preferred) to manage e-discovery projects
• Experience with complex, document-intensive matters
• Technological proficiency in programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and time tracking software
• Practical knowledge of Supreme Court Civil, Court of Appeal, and Federal Court Rules
• Successful completion of an accredited Paralegal program preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting lawyers with all aspects of the document collection, processing, review and production processes
• Using litigation support and e-discovery software (Relativity) to support legal work
• Preparing document productions and lists of documents
• Reviewing, summarizing, and organizing documents for discoveries and trial
• Preparing and organize materials for expert reports
• Preparing charts, chronologies and summaries of documentary evidence for use on discovery and trial
• Effectively manage e-discovery databases and handle electronic evidence
• Carry out e-discovery project management, including coordination among team members, clients, opposing counsel and external vendors
• Preparing for examinations for discovery, applications and trials, including assembling affidavits and court records
• Draft pleadings, bill of costs, and affidavits
• Proofread draft court documents of all levels of courts to ensure it conforms with the court rules
• Conduct relevant due diligence searches and summarize same

Benefits

• inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people
• extended health and mental health benefits
• paid time off
• retirement savings plans
• a fitness subsidy
• parental leave top-up
• mentorship opportunities
• employee networks
• leadership development initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed