Junior Paralegal

The Team

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada is currently seeking a full-time Junior Paralegal in our Litigation Support Department in the Calgary office. This role will report to the Team Lead, Litigation Support.

The Role

The successful candidate will work in conjunction with our Litigation Paralegal team and will be responsible for the preparation of legal documentation related to Litigation and Collections. Candidates are required to have a high level of organization, initiative and time management skills.

Duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Draft of routine non-complex litigation documents

• Provide support to litigation team.

• Provide litigation support to litigation paralegals and professionals in preparation for experts, questioning, trials, undertaking responses, etc.

• Assist in the preparation of document production, including sorting, organizing and data entry (metadata coding) of documents in various litigation software programs

• Organization and preparation of trial binders, pleadings and undertaking binders

• Scanning of client materials into electronic format

• Liaising between the paralegals, professionals and administrative assistants at all levels

• Overall maintenance of client files as designated

• Working proactively in the day-to-day support of the paralegal team

Skills and Experience Required

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program or equivalent experience

• Prior law firm experience of at least 2 years in the litigation practice area

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with Relativity, Open Text eDiscovery or other eDiscovery tools would be an asset

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure while paying attention to details

• Ability to prioritize work and willingness to take initiative

• Flexible to work with changing priorities

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Demonstrated diplomacy and tact in difficult situations

• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality and discretion

Ready to join a proactive and modern firm that provides an exceptional career experience in an inclusive and collaborative environment? Come join us!

As part of a global legal practice, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada embrace a culture of excellence and client service, but always with a focus on flexibility, respect, diversity and openness. We strive to create an equitable, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work and realize their career potential.

To find out more about how we integrate diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do please click Diversity, equity and inclusion | Canada | Global law firm | Norton Rose Fulbright.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process, please inform us in the recruitment application. We will contact you to further discuss your need.

Please note that applicants who receive an employment offer may be required during their employment with Norton Rose Fulbright to provide proof of vaccinations recommended from time to time by government or public health authorities. Norton Rose Fulbright has a duty to accommodate those who are unable to get vaccinated due to protected grounds. For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact us to discuss further.

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