Field Law accepts unsolicited résumés for support staff positions that become available from time to time. Interested applicants may submit their covering letter and résumé via email, in confidence to
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Qualified applicants are welcomed and preferred to apply directly.
- Paralegal, Litigation Services - Calgary
- Our Calgary office is looking for a paralegal in our Litigation Support Services Department. Reporting directly to the Litigation Support Services Manager, this is a role where you will work with a variety of practice groups within the firm. You will understand the importance of confidentiality in a skilled setting and have exceptional attention to detail. We place great value in a candidate’s ability to recognize the importance of team work to participate in facilitating a culture of collaboration.
Duties + Responsibilities
- Manage and organize electronic evidence, including importing and exporting records to and from the litigation support platform
- Experience with Casepoint or a similar eDiscovery platform is an asset
- Prepare Affidavits of Records including review for relevance and privilege
- Review and unitization of client records
- Review of transcripts, organize and track undertakings
- Attendance at questionings and hearings to assist with displaying electronic materials as referred to
- Assist with the preparation of briefs and compiling supporting documentation and caselaw
- Prepare and assist with compiling and tracking expert packages
- Preparation of Medical and Income Chronologies
- Preparation of Statements of Defence, Bill of Costs, Applications, Affidavits, and other court documents
- Communicate regularly with lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants in a professional manner
- Participate in a collaborative team environment
- Track and record time with billing targets, and
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications + Skills
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-8 years of litigation experience
- Experience working in Insurance Litigation is an asset
- Advanced computer and technical skills
- Working knowledge of litigation document management software
- Advanced knowledge of litigation process at all levels of court
- A high level of skill in both verbal and written communication
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills, , and
- Ability to work to deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy while working under pressure.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid work environment
- Normal weekday office hours (35)
- Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
Qualified applicants can submit their resume to:
[email protected]
📌 Paralegal, Litigation Services - Calgary
🏢 Field Law
📍 Calgary