06 Sep
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Woodwardandcompany
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Victoria
06 Sep
Woodwardandcompany
Victoria
Senior Litigation & E Discovery Law Clerk Lawyers LLP is a national law firm dedicated to providing excellent legal services to Indigenous communities, governments, and organizations. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Litigation & E‑Discovery , to fill an existing vacancy and join a talented and dedicated team in our Victoria BC, office location, to support lawyers engaged in complex Aboriginal, environmental, and natural resources litigation. This blended role combines advanced litigation support , technical e‑discovery expertise , and high‑level practice management .
You will work collaboratively across offices, support document‑heavy litigation, manage sophisticated databases, and help shape our growing team while contributing to meaningful, high‑impact work.
Litigation Support
Support multiple lawyers in collaboration with legal assistants, law clerks, and administrative staff. Prepare, edit, and format a wide range of court documents including pleadings, affidavits, application materials, motion records, and other filings at all levels of court. Manage e‑filing and upload hyperlinked materials for e‑hearings through platforms such as Case Centre and Justice Services Online.
Use advanced e‑discovery platforms (IPro Discovery Local, Reveal, Everlaw, or similar) and litigation databases to support complex, document‑heavy matters. Manage multiple electronic databases of records in compliance with data‑management best practices. Assist legal counsel with client‑level document‑gathering projects, including coordination with custodians, IT personnel, and governance teams.
Ensure compliance with firm protocols for document gathering, review, and production. Support case migration from legacy e‑discovery systems to new platforms in collaboration with the firm’s E‑Discovery Specialist. Assist with discrete e‑discovery projects as needed.
Prepare agendas, minutes, reports, drafted agreements, bylaws, codes,
and other legal documents. Search and save documents using litigation databases, and document‑management systems (e.g., Arrange courier pick‑ups, legal deliveries, and file shipments or storage. Support general office operations as needed (e.g., stocking supplies, shredding, kitchen support, equipment maintenance).
Contribute to a respectful, collaborative, and values‑driven workplace aligned with Indigenous communities and legal traditions.
Technical
Proficiency 6+ years of experience in litigation and/or legal e‑discovery support involving complex, document‑heavy matters. ~ Post‑secondary certification in legal assistant, law clerk, paralegal, justice studies, or related field preferred. ~ Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Microsoft 365, PDF programs, and litigation software. ~ Experience working with Indigenous nations, communities, or organizations is an asset. ~ Willingness to travel to Indigenous communities for client work and document gathering. Rapid‑paced, deadline‑driven environment requiring prolonged computer use and occasional lifting of office equipment, boxes and documents. Overtime may be required, as well as travel.
While the firm supports hybrid work, this role requires significant in‑office presence to support workflow and collaboration.
We offer a competitive salary range (with consideration for education and experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vacation and RRSP contributions, wellness, and professional development. This full‑time in‑office role due to workflow and valued team collaboration. Woodward is committed to equity, inclusion and belonging, and human rights.
We know that our diversity strengthens our values and shared responsibility in creating a respectful, and collaborative workplace. Indigenous ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge preferred and Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
📌 Senior Litigation & E Discovery Law Clerk (Victoria)
🏢 Woodwardandcompany
📍 Victoria