Litigation Paralegal, Litigation Support

Job Purpose:

We require a junior/intermediate level litigation paralegal.  This is a high pressure environment with multiple time sensitive deadlines.  Successful candidate must have a complete understanding of the Rules of Court and other applicable legislation as each matter dictates.  This permanent full-time role will report to the Litigation Support Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting of pleadings and motions where instructed
• Document organization and production including, scanning documents, processing ediscovery and drafting Affidavit of Records
• Creation and maintenance of Summation and Clearwell databases
• Preparation for questioning, motions, trials, appeals, arbitrations and mediations
• Preparation of undertakings and interrogatories and undertaking/interrogatory assigned research and organization of same.
• Analyzing and summarizing transcripts
• Research where required
• Compiling briefs and books of authorities for all levels of court
• Preparing and maintaining exhibit, trial and witness binders
• Liaising with experts, agents and vendors when required
• Preparation of Bill of Costs
• Project management on large file litigations as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized legal assistant program
• Litigation legal experience required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Superior technical skills
• Strong organization skills
• Experience with Summation, EScanit and Clearwell an asset, but not a prerequisite 
• Able to work independently and within a team atmosphere
• Highly motivated and personable
• Able to prioritize work
• Willing to take initiative
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality and discretion

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in confidence to S. Leanne Nichol at lnichol@innovativerecruitment.ca