Junior Paralegal

Services OR LP/SEC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada is seeking a full-time Junior Paralegal for its Litigation Support Department in Calgary. The successful candidate will draft litigation documents, support the team, and manage filing systems. This position requires a graduate from a paralegal program with at least 2 years of law firm experience in litigation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with eDiscovery tools are essential. Strong organizational and prioritization skills are required for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of law firm experience in litigation.
• Flexibility to work with changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Draft routine non‑complex litigation documents.
• Provide support to the litigation team.
• Prepare document production for litigation.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong prioritization skills

Ability to work independently

Diplomacy and tact

Education

Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Relativity

Open Text eDiscovery

Job description

The Team Norton Rose Fulbright Canada is currently seeking a full-time Junior Paralegal in our Litigation Support Department in the Calgary office.

Responsibilities

• Draft routine non‑complex litigation documents
• Provide support to the litigation team
• Assist paralegals and professionals with preparation for experts, questioning, trials, and undertaking responses
• Prepare document production, including sorting, organizing, and data entry (metadata coding) of documents in litigation software programs
• Organize and prepare trial binders, pleadings, and undertaking binders
• Scan client materials into electronic format
• Liaise between paralegals, professionals, and administrative assistants at all levels
• Maintain client files as designated by the team lead
• Work proactively in the day‑to‑day support of the paralegal team

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized legal assistant or paralegal program, or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years of law firm experience in litigation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Relativity, Open Text eDiscovery, or other eDiscovery tools is an asset
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure while paying attention to details
• Strong prioritization skills and willingness to take initiative
• Flexibility to work with changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated diplomacy and tact in difficult situations
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion

We welcome candidates who require reasonable adjustments during the recruiting process. Please inform us of any needs so we can discuss accommodations.