Description:
We are looking for a mid-level Paralegal/Law Clerk with experience managing teams and projects to join us. As a member of our team, you are actively involved in all stages of files. You will lead and assist with engagements and support various operational and practice management initiatives related to support staff. You will work closely with all members of our team, including partners, associates, paralegals, and administrative support to help our clients through the dispute resolution process. Your organizational skills, initiative, and strong work ethic will allow you to coordinate and meet the deadlines of multiple files.
What you will do:
- File/project management, including initiating/leading meetings, identifying and executing next steps, drafting documents, tracking and initiating follow up, maintenance and organization of file (electronic and hard copy)
- Drafting correspondence, lists of documents, affidavits, undertakings charts, transcript summaries, written discovery questions, and various other documents
- Preparing court documents including Books of Documents, Books of Authorities, and motion materials
- Preparing for meetings, discoveries, trials, and other dispute steps
- Attending and assisting at meetings, discoveries, and hearings, as required
- eDiscovery tasks, including maintaining document databases, assisting with document production, objective coding, and other document review
- Assisting with internal operational tasks, workflows, and guidelines
- Other duties, as required
What you bring to this role:
- Paralegal degree/diploma, law clerk diploma or other credentials with relevant paralegal/law clerk experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in litigation
- Management experience, including supervising and overseeing junior employees, leading files, and managing results
- Comfortable managing junior and senior level employees and Partners to ensure projects and deadlines are on track
- Ability to think strategically and confident using proper judgment to make sound decisions
- Strong knowledge of e-Discovery software such as Relativity, Ringtail, or Summation
- Proficient in standard office software such as MS Word, Outlook, and Adobe
- Excellent time management skills; ability to effectively manage conflicting requirements and priorities
- Strong communication, both written and verbal
- Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion
- Self-motivated to achieve high standards in all aspects of work
- Client service oriented and professional
- Knowledge of the Tax Court, Federal Court, and Federal Court of Appeal is an asset but not required